TIRANA, May 7 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama hailed the European Council’s adoption of the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans on Tuesday.
The government head noted that the decision marks a significant milestone preceding the commencement of its implementation, adding that Albania is fully prepared and enthusiastic.
Rama highlighted the importance of this development, emphasizing the fresh impetus it provides to the enlargement process.
“The Growth Plan injects new momentum into the EU enlargement process, with a specific emphasis on crucial areas such as the rule of law, transparency, and reforms. Additionally, it introduces fresh financial resources for the WB6 countries, contingent upon their respective performance. Just great to see all this happening after having been pushing for it since some time! Thanks to everyone involved,” PM Rama said in a statement posted on the social media.
Rama underlined that “Albania has presented an exceptionally ambitious reform agenda to be executed over the next three years.
According to him, “this reform agenda aims to bring the country closer to the envisioned future as an integral part of the European family.”
“I eagerly anticipate the discussions at the upcoming Summit in mid-May in the picturesque Montenegro,” he concluded.
Earlier today, the European Council adopted the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, a new instrument to support EU-related reforms and economic growth in the region.
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