TIRANA, Aug  26 /ATA/ On Friday, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj hosted the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel, in a meeting.

President Begaj highlighted the very good and friendly relations between the two countries, which this year mark the 100th anniversary of the recognition of Albania by Luxembourg and the 50th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.

President Begaj expressed his gratitude for the valuable aid that Luxembourg provided for post-earthquake recovery efforts in Albania.

Regarding the process of European integration as well as the attention that Albanian society and institutions pay to it, President Begaj appreciated the unsparing support that Luxembourg has given to Albania and the Western Balkans during this process.

The President said that Luxembourg’s significant support for the EU enlargement process with the countries of the Western Balkans has taken on even greater geopolitical importance, especially after the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

President Begaj thanked Prime Minister Bettel for the spaces and conditions that Luxembourg has created for the Albanian community living and working there.

The Head of State and Prime Minister Bettel emphasized the importance of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue as the only path to peace, security and prosperity in the Balkan region.

They shared opinions on international political developments, with a focus on the repercussions and spillover effect of the war in Ukraine on world order and security and peace as a whole.

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