TIRANA, July 27/ATA/ FM Ferit Hoxha said today that Albania and Croatia will encourage cooperation in fields like European integration, economy, energy, tourism and infrastructure.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Croatian counterpart Gordan Grlić Radman, Hoxha said that the talks focused on bilateral relations and steps towards developing the strategic partnership that the two countries formed since 2018.
According to Hoxha, the two countries are considering the possibility of holding the first joint meeting between the two governments.
Hoxha took the opportunity to express grateful thanks for Croatian support for Albania’s EU membership not only politically, but also with expertise in the negotiation process.
After closing the first three chapters, the government is committed to implement all reforms so that negotiation process is closed within 2027 and Albania joins the EU within the current decade.
Croatia sets an inspiring example that reaching the EU standards is rewarded for all the citizens.
The minister also said that the two countries will encourage economic cooperation and in October Tirana will host the meeting of the Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.
Hoxha spoke about plans to improve air and sea links and advance Corridor Blue, Corridor 8 and Adiatic-Ionian gas pipeline which will be connected with TAP.
Hoxha positively assessed the role of Albanian diaspora in Croatia while Croatian language will be studied at Tirana University by choice in the coming school year.
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