TIRANA, April 10 /ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha stated today that Albania actively promotes regional cooperation and strong neighborly ties, anchored in the respect for fundamental rights, particularly for ethnic Albanians living in neighboring regions and abroad.
Speaking about the request of the students in North Macedonia to take the exam in the Albanian language, Minister Hoxha appreciated this as a legitimate right guaranteed by the Constitution.
“This right should not be questioned, nor limited, nor become an obstacle in practice. This issue should be addressed institutionally, through dialogue and in accordance with the legislation of that country and the standards of the European Union. To advance their EU bids, Albania and North Macedonia must speed up legal and political alignment with European standards. North Macedonia and Albania are treated as a single block; the disparity in their current negotiation pace does not change our position. Their aim is also to become a member of the European Union”, emphasized Hoxha.
Hoxha said that it is important that these matters are managed with responsible, non-political oversight to foster regional stability, coexistence, and European integration.
In conclusion, Hoxha reiterated that Albania remains a partner committed to peace, stability and strengthening good neighborly relations in the region. /e.i/j.p/p.s./
