The meeting revolved around various topics of mutual interest, emphasizing the bond between the two countries and the responsibilities it entails.

The conversation cantered around Albania’s progress towards European Union membership, with an aim of finalizing the process by 2027. It highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts in line with the negotiation clusters and criteria. Minister Balla and Ambassador Alberti also addressed inter-parliamentary relations, emphasizing the need to elevate cooperation between the parliaments of the two countries.

Another highlight of the meeting was tourism, focusing on the increase in Italian tourists visiting Albania. Both parties discussed regional exchanges and new initiatives to promote sustainable tourism.

Another important topic was migration and the most effective ways to manage it within the framework of shared challenges.

At the end of the meeting, both parties expressed their commitment to following up with new cooperation projects and implementing the Pension Agreement immediately after its approval by the Italian Chamber of Deputies.

Ambassador Alberti reaffirmed Italy’s support for Albania, emphasizing that the friendship between the two countries will serve as a strong foundation for the development of new projects in the future.

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