The meeting focused on ensuring justice for citizens and combating crime, Moreira de Sousa said.

“Justice and the fight against crime begin with a strong and well – functioning justice system. I had a very good discussion with Prosecutor General Olsian Çela on the key challenges facing the prosecution service in delivering justice for citizens and combating crime,” she wrote.

“An independent, well-resourced and efficient prosecution is central to the rule of law and Albania’s EU path,” EU Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa concluded.

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During the meeting, Chief Prosecutor highlighted enhanced institutional commitment of the Prosecutor’s Office in this respect, considering it a top priority for prosecutors.

On her part, the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana voiced readiness to continue supporting Prosecutor’s Office through training programs for prosecutors and judicial police officers about the freedom of speech and the safety of journalists, as part of the activities under the joint EU and CoE project Promotion and protection of freedom of expression and media.

Chief Prosecutor Çela and CoE official agreed on the need to deepen coordination and cooperation in the future.

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