TIRANA, June 19 /ATA/ On Wednesday, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj paid an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany at the invitation of his counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
The two presidents first had a one-on-one meeting.
Bilateral cooperation, Albania’s integration into the European Union, developments in the region, the implementation of the Berlin Process agenda in the Western Balkans, as well as security and defense issues were the highlight of the meeting between President Begaj and President Steinmeier.
President Begaj thanked his German counterpart for the reception calling it an opportunity to continue the discussion started during President Steinmeier’s visit to Tirana in December 2022, as well as for issues which have been supported.
According to President Begaj, this meeting is an indicator of the excellent political cooperation between the two countries, as well as the constant attention of friendly Germany towards Albania and the Albanian people.
President Begaj conveyed his thanks to President Steinmeier for his contribution to strengthening relations and partnership between the two NATO allied countries that share common European values.
During this meeting, the Head of State received the full support and assurance that Germany will continue to support Albania on the path to membership in the European Union, and on this occasion expressed to President Steinmeier his appreciation for the political and public support, as well as the assistance provided in this regard.
Regarding developments in the region, President Begaj said that the role and commitment of Germany remains important and irreplaceable so that the challenges facing the Western Balkans do not compromise the Euro-Atlantic future.
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