TIRANA, November 25/ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Elisa Spiropali received today in Tirana the Federal Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Austria Beate Meinl-Reisinger, in a visit that highlighted the friendship between the two countries and Austria’s strong support for Albania’s European integration.
During the meeting, the parties held open discussions on common priorities and the progress of the EU accession process, where Austria has been and remains a steadfast supporter.
“A great working day in Tirana, marked by the visit of my friend and colleague, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Federal Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Austria. The meeting was held in a spirit of understanding and friendship that makes every joint step even more significant”, emphasized Spiropali in a post on social networks.
Minister Spiropali praised Vienna’s constructive role in promoting reforms and in bringing the Western Balkans closer to the European Union.
“The talks focused on our common priorities and Austria’s unwavering support for Albania’s journey towards the EU, a process that requires merit, determination and the will to move quickly and correctly,” Spiropali underlined.
The visit continued at the House of Europe, where the two ministers met with the Young European Ambassadors, an active and creative generation that brings new ideas and positive energy to the transformation of the region.
“The visit continued at the House of Europe, where we met with the Young European Ambassadors. They are a generation that thinks differently, creates more and acts with heart, young people who bring new ideas and give our region space for change and transformation,” Spiropali wrote.
Minister Spiropali described the day as evidence that Albania’s European future is built through dialogue, trust and partnership with friends who believe that the time to move forward is now.
“This is a day that reminds us that Albania’s European future is built through friendship, trust and commitment of those who believe that the time to move forward is now,” Spiropali said. /gj.m/r.e/p.s./
