TIRANA, December 28/ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani stated today that he is seriously committed to finding a solution to the impasse with Greece.
Asked during a press conference if there is a negotiation between the official Tirana and the official Athens for the successor or the new caretaker of the Himara Municipality, referring here to the Prime Minister’s announcement to remove Jorgo Goro as a step towards resolving the impasse with Greece,” Hasani said that he hopes that all problems will be overlooked in 2024 and Albania will enter the New Year with clear ideas towards being a future member of the European Union.
In regard to the issue of the sea with Greece, Hasani said that the Albanian government is waiting for the authorization from the President of the Republic so that to continue the process.
Responding to question of the journalist on the stage this issue is at, Hasani said that, “There is maximum commitment, as the stance is also clear: Greece is an important neighbor of Albania, a member country of the EU and is a neighbor with contributions and special merits. Therefore, we have full, maximum commitment, both in relation to official Athens and in relation to Brussels”.
“I am in constant contact with the President of the Republic. I look forward to hearing from him if he needs more information. I know there was written communication a few months ago. I have expressed my readiness for us to feed him with more information or ideas regarding the decision he should take to empower us by giving the mandate to clearly start a negotiation”, said FM Hasani.
Both, Albania and Greece have declared that they will resolve the issue of the sea between themselves at The Hague Court./p.s./
