TIRANA, March 1 /ATA/ The ambassador of the United Kingdom in Tirana, Alastair King-Smith, met on Friday with the Minister of Justice Ulsi Manja to discuss the next steps of collaboration in the field of justice between the United Kingdom and Albania.
“We remain committed to implementing our landmark Prisoner Transfer Agreement, supporting the Albanian prison service and working together in the fight against corruption and organized crime,” ambassador King-Smith said.
The ambassador announced that he also discussed with Minister Manja the possibilities for further strengthening of justice institutions and the concerns about the current situation in the Parliament.
“We also discussed concerns around the current situation in Parliament. I highlighted the importance of ensuring the views of independent institutions are central to the evolution of Albania’s justice system so any improvements are in the interest of all citizens,” ambassador King-Smith said.
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