TIRANA, September 28 /ATA/ – Chairman of the Democratic Party’s Parliamentary group Gazment Bardhi met today with the new Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Albania Marleen Monster.
In a statement, Bardhi noted that the meeting focused on strengthening relations between Albania and the Netherlands, as well as continuing cooperation between the DP Parliamentary Group and the Dutch Embassy in Tirana.
Bardhi expressed gratitude for the Netherlands’ ongoing support for Albania’s European Union integration process, based on merit and the implementation of sustainable reforms.
According to Bardhi, he also shared the opposition’s concerns regarding the country’s political situation with the Dutch ambassador. Furthermore, he voiced concerns regarding the Territorial and Electoral Reforms, emphasizing that they are proceeding without consensus and are not all-embracing. “During the meeting, I shared our concerns regarding the country’s political situation, the impact of crime and corruption on state institutions, the lack of guarantees for free and fair elections, as well as the Territorial and Electoral Reform processes, which are proceeding without consensus and are not all-embracing,” he said.
Bardhi emphasized that, “Dialogue with international partners and institutional cooperation remain crucial for strengthening democracy, the rule of law and Albania’s European integration.” /m.q/a.f/p.s./
