TIRANA, June 10 /ATA/ – The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, arrived in Sofia on Wednesday ahead of a meeting of foreign ministers from member states of the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP), held as Bulgaria concludes its 2025-2026 chairmanship of the regional forum.
Earlier in the day, Hoxha held bilateral talks with Bulgaria’s Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova, with both sides reaffirming the strong partnership between the two countries.
In a post on X following the meeting, Hoxha said discussions focused on strengthening political dialogue and expanding cooperation in key sectors.
“Our discussions highlighted the importance of further deepening political dialogue and broadening cooperation in strategic sectors such as energy, infrastructure and connectivity,” he said.
The ministers also underscored the significance of Corridor VIII, a major transport and infrastructure project linking the Adriatic and Black Sea regions.
“We emphasized the importance of Corridor VIII as a vital link between the Adriatic and Black Sea regions, with considerable potential to boost trade, mobility and sustainable economic development across South-Eastern Europe,” Hoxha wrote.
He added that Albania appreciated Bulgaria’s continued support for its European Union membership bid and Sofia’s longstanding advocacy for a credible EU enlargement policy.
The two ministers also highlighted the role of national minorities in their respective countries, describing them as important bridges of friendship and cooperation between Albania and Bulgaria.
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