TIRANA, June 23 /ATA/ Minister of Interior, Besfort Lamallari, is on an official visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, where he held a meeting with his counterpart, the Minister of Justice and Security, David van Weel.
The talks focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in the areas of security, law enforcement, and the fight against organised crime.
Lamallari said that the two sides discussed a bilateral cooperation agreement between their respective governments, which has already been submitted by the Ministry of Interior to the Dutch authorities. The agreement is intended to strengthen the institutional and operational framework for cooperation between the two countries.
Lamallari said he reaffirmed the Albanian government’s firm commitment and shared concrete results achieved in the fight against organised crime, including the establishment of the Asset Recovery Office within the State Police and the effective management of seized and confiscated assets by the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets.
He also highlighted the potential for cooperation in strengthening financial investigation mechanisms and enhancing the capacities of law enforcement institutions.
He further reaffirmed his commitment to deepening the exchange of information and enhancing operational police cooperation.
He expressed gratitude for the Netherlands’ continued support for Albania’s reform processes and its path towards European Union membership. He noted that progress in the negotiation process is evident and that the ambitious objective of completing the technical phase by 2027 is fully achievable.
During his stay in The Hague, the minister is expected to hold further meetings at Eurojust and Europol.
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