TIRANA, Nov. 3 /ATA/ – Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš reaffirmed his country’s support for Albania’s European Union membership bid during a meeting with Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi in Prague, as part of Peleshi’s official visit to the Czech Republic.
The talks focused on bilateral relations, efforts to step up political dialogue and opportunities to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly the economy, trade, investment and tourism.
Peleshi welcomed the Czech Republic’s continued support for Albania’s EU integration process and accession prospects. He also highlighted Prague’s role in backing the bloc’s enlargement towards the Western Balkans, as well as the value of Czech expertise and experience in supporting Albania throughout the accession negotiations.
Babiš, for his part, expressed support for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans and Albania’s accession, describing the country as a candidate moving towards EU membership with vision, determination and tangible results.
The two officials also discussed opportunities to boost trade and economic exchanges, attract investment and strengthen ties between the business communities of the two countries.
In this context, they highlighted the importance of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, whose next meeting is scheduled to take place in Prague on March 24, 2027.
Peleshi and Babiš also discussed bilateral cooperation within NATO, focusing on the two countries’ shared commitment to security and peace.
The meeting concluded Peleshi’s official visit to the Czech Republic, during which he held high-level talks with heads of the country’s main institutions aimed at strengthening political and institutional ties between the two countries.
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