TIRANA, Nov 20 /ATA/ Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi held talks with EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos today on the advancement of European integration and the strategic priorities after all negotiation chapters were opened.
At the meeting, Commissioner Kos commended Albania’s achievements, highlighting the country’s significant progress.
“It is easy to support Albania due to its strong performance. EU enlargement strengthens Europe. Albania has done an excellent job in recent years, and we greatly value both the popular support and the political and parliamentary consensus for EU integration,” she stated.
Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi underscored Albania’s steadfast commitment to European integration, calling it a key national priority and strategic objective.
“European integration is deeply rooted in our history and national identity, reflecting the motto of the Renaissance figures: ‘for Albania, the sun rises from the west.’ The Assembly will continue to uphold democratic legitimacy, transparency, and inclusiveness throughout the process. As Speaker, I will support the involvement and contributions of both the opposition and the citizens in advancing integration,” he stated.
Also attending the meeting were the Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Agron Gjekmarkaj, and the Chairman of the Committee for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani.
Gjekmarkaj emphasized the opposition’s support for EU integration, stressing the importance of democratic standards.
The meeting ended with a shared commitment to accelerate the negotiation process and enhance collaboration with European institutions.
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