TIRANA, April 18 /ATA/ – Albania and the European Union held their second Security and Defence Dialogue in Brussels under the framework of their Security and Defence Partnership, at a time of increasingly complex global security challenges.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening cooperation, enhancing resilience, and jointly addressing emerging security threats.
Albania reaffirmed its full alignment with the EU’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, underscoring its role as a reliable and proactive partner. Tirana also expressed support for key EU initiatives aimed at strengthening defence capabilities and confirmed its readiness to contribute actively, including through participation in joint missions and programmes.
Discussions also focused on the security situation in Europe, with participants noting that Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine continues to pose a serious threat to regional and global stability.
Albania reiterated its unwavering solidarity with Ukraine and its commitment to peace, sovereignty, and respect for international law.
On the Western Balkans, the parties stressed that regional stability is closely linked to the security of Europe as a whole. Albania reaffirmed its commitment to good neighbourly relations, regional cooperation, and support for the EU integration process of all Western Balkan countries.
The dialogue concluded with a shared view that EU enlargement remains a strategic tool for ensuring long-term peace, stability, and prosperity. Albania reaffirmed its determination to continue its path toward EU membership while contributing to a safer, stronger, and more united Europe.
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