TIRANA, March 18/ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Igli Hasani held a meeting today with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France Jean-Noël Barrot.
The meeting focused on a series of important topics related to bilateral relations between our two countries, the advancement of important projects in various sectors, regional developments, cooperation in international organizations, the European integration process of Albania and the European Political Community.
Both sides appreciated the political dialogue that currently exists between Albania and France, also reflected through recent high-level visits.
The meeting was also an excellent opportunity to discuss Albania’s European journey, where FM Hasani found the opportunity to express his deepest gratitude for the French support. Hasani underlined that our country remains committed to achieve the objective of EU membership by 2030.
The interlocutors discussed several strategic issues, including the European Political Community (EPC) Summit, which will take place on 16 May 2025 in Tirana, as well as the security situation in Europe. Both ministers stressed the significance of this Summit as an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation and promote joint commitment to stability and peace.
Regarding this summit, FM Hasani stated that, “The fact that it is taking place in our country is clear evidence of Albania’s commitment to regional stability and our ambition to promote integration with the EU. For Albania, this summit means a lot. It means cooperation on geopolitical challenges, as well as increasing focus on addressing topics such as energy, security, migration management, climate action, and economic development.” In the end, Minister Hasani emphasized that Albania will continue to be a reliable partner for France and the European Union, contributing to efforts for peace, stability and development in the region and beyond. /a.f/p.s./
