TIRANA, June 8 /ATA/ The Speaker of Parliament, Niko Peleshi, today received the Speaker of the Croatian Parliament, Gordan Jandroković, in a meeting focused on further strengthening the strategic relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, the two counterparts highlighted the high level of Albanian–Croatian relations, underpinned by strategic partnership, shared Euro-Atlantic values, and a common vision for stability, security, and the European integration of the Western Balkans.
Peleshi expressed gratitude for Croatia’s continued support for Albania’s European integration process, describing Zagreb as an important political and technical partner on the country’s path toward membership in the European Union.
He also briefed his Croatian counterpart on Albania’s progress in accession negotiations with the EU and described the opening of all negotiating clusters as a historic achievement for the country.
The discussions also focused on the parliamentary dimension of cooperation, with both speakers emphasizing the importance of parliamentary diplomacy in strengthening bilateral relations. They expressed their readiness to step up collaboration between parliamentary committees, friendship groups, and respective delegations, particularly in the areas of European integration, security, and economic development.
Croatian Parliament Speaker Jandroković commended Albania for its rapid progress, notable achievements, and the clarity and determination demonstrated as a front-runner in the European integration process. He reaffirmed Croatia’s continued support and underscored the willingness of the Croatian Parliament to assist the Albanian Parliament in both political and technical matters related to EU accession.
Peleshi and Jandroković also reiterated the importance of cooperation in the fields of security and defense, highlighting the Albania–Croatia–Kosovo trilateral initiative as a concrete contribution to regional security and the strengthening of collaboration among allies.
The meeting also addressed the expansion of economic cooperation, regional connectivity, infrastructure and energy projects, as well as the potential for enhanced collaboration in the tourism sector. Both sides expressed the shared view that these areas constitute key pillars for sustainable development and further regional integration.
The visit of Croatian Parliament Speaker to Tirana reaffirmed the excellent relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to strengthening political, parliamentary, and strategic cooperation in the interests of peace, security, and the European future of the region.
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