TIRANA, April 20/ATA/ Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met today in Brussels with European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.
FM Hoxha said that during the discussions there was emphasized accelerating the advanced stages of accession negotiations, stressing the need to maintain momentum and ensure consistent progress.
According to Hoxha, Albania’s choice is crystal clear: Its path towards the EU is built on strong commitments, sustainable reforms and concrete results.
The foreign minister also said that during the meeting they also discussed on implementation of the Reform Agenda within the Growth Plan, which, in the case of Albania, complements the EU membership process and brings tangible benefits to citizens.
Hoxha underlined that, “Continuous harmonization with EU standards, strengthening the rule of law and an independent and professional judiciary, as well as sustainable progress in all negotiation chapters remain our daily priorities”.
The meeting highlighted the need for clear communication regarding enlargement benefits and responsibilities to boost public support and transparency. Commissioner Marta Kos praised Albania’s progress and stressed that continued reforms are essential, reiterating that enlargement remains a merit-based process. /gj.m/j.p/p.s./
