The meeting, held at Palazzo Chigi during Rama’s official visit to Italy, focused on bilateral cooperation, deepening relations and issues of shared regional and European interest.

In a post on social media, PM Rama noted successive Italian governments over the past 35 years had shown strong support for Albania, but added that none had launched as intensive a programme of strategic cooperation as Meloni’s administration.

He said further alignment with Italy through major, tangible projects would bring greater development and security for Albania.

The meeting followed the first Italy-Albania intergovernmental summit held in Rome in November 2025, where 16 cooperation agreements were signed.

Later during his visit, Rama is expected to meet Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto.

He will then travel to Barcelona as part of his international engagements and efforts to strengthen cooperation with European partners.

At the invitation of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, Rama will take part in the 4th High-Level meeting of the “In Defence of Democracy” initiative in Barcelona.

The summit will focus on key themes including institutions and multilateralism, as well as disinformation and digital technology, with particular emphasis on regulating the digital environment to counter disinformation, strengthening democratic institutions and addressing inequalities as a foundation for resilient democracies.

On the sidelines of the summit, the government head is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with Sanchez and European Council President Antonio Costa.

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According to a statement from Kurti’s office, discussions focused on inter-state relations, intergovernmental agreements, joint infrastructure projects and new opportunities for cooperation during the current mandates of both governments.

PM Rama congratulated Kurti on his victory in the Dec. 28 elections and the formation of a new government, the statement said. Kurti thanked him and expressed his government’s readiness to further strengthen and expand relations between Kosovo and Albania for the benefit of their citizens.

“Inter-state cooperation and agreements over the past five years have included the unification of school textbooks, nationwide cultural projects, infrastructure initiatives such as the Prishtina-Durrës railway, the facilitation of movement in border areas, mutual recognition of diplomas, as well as cooperation in energy, security, sports, transport, tourism and economic development,” the statement said.

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President Begaj praised the “excellent and friendly” ties between Albania and Türkiye and reaffirmed Tirana’s commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership.

During the talks, both officials expressed their readiness to maintain the current momentum of political dialogue and expand cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, agriculture, infrastructure, tourism, the environment, and security.

“Türkiye is a key partner and ally for Albania,” Begaj said, adding that there is broad potential for deeper collaboration across multiple sectors.

The two sides also discussed regional developments and security issues, emphasizing enhanced cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and the South-East European Cooperation Process (SEECP).

President Begaj acknowledged Türkiye’s role in promoting peace and stability in the Western Balkans, and expressed appreciation for Ankara’s ongoing engagement – particularly the contribution of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Begaj also commended Türkiye’s active lobbying efforts for Kosovo’s recognition and membership in regional and international organizations.

The meeting also touched on broader international issues, with Begaj highlighting Türkiye’s diplomatic efforts to promote dialogue in conflicts, including the Russia – Ukraine war and the crisis in the Middle East.

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The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs said that Hasani was hosted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, to explore ways to further expand and deepen bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest.

The two also discussed regional cooperation, developments in the region, Europe and beyond.

Foreign Minister Igli Hasani noted that he and his Turkish counterpart also reaffirmed the strong and growing partnership between Albania and Türkiye, built on trust, cooperation, and shared strategic interests.

“Ways to boost economic cooperation and to attract Turkish investors to Albania, which offers increasingly favorable investment potential, advance trade exchanges to a target of 2 billion euros, regional and broader dynamics for security and stability, ways to strengthen cooperation in international organizations, the 6th Summit of the European Political Community to be held in May 2025 in Tirana, – were some of the topics we discussed with our good friend, Hakan Fidan,” Hasani said.

”As we prepare for the upcoming High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council meeting, we remain committed to deepening our collaboration across all levels—bilateral, regional, and global,” Hasani added.

During his official visit to Türkiye, Foreign Minister Hasani toured the Anıtkabir Atatürk mausoleum complex.

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