TIRANA, June 2 /ATA/ – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, met Belgian lawmakers in Brussels on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral relations, parliamentary cooperation and Albania’s European Union accession process.
During talks with Els Van Hoof, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives, Hoxha thanked Belgium for its continued support for EU enlargement and Albania’s membership bid.
In a post on X, Hoxha described the meeting as a productive exchange on bilateral cooperation and the European perspective of the Western Balkans.
The two sides underscored the importance of maintaining regular political dialogue and expanding parliamentary exchanges as a means of strengthening ties between the two countries.
According to Hoxha, parliamentary diplomacy can play an important role in promoting mutual understanding, supporting reform efforts and bringing institutions and societies closer together.
The discussions also covered the EU enlargement process and the strategic importance of the Western Balkans for Europe’s security, stability and prosperity.
Hoxha reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to advancing reforms and continuing accession negotiations with the European Union.
He said Albania remained determined to maintain momentum on its reform agenda and move forward with its EU membership talks, while expressing confidence that the constructive dialogue with Belgium could be translated into concrete initiatives to further deepen bilateral relations.
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