The meeting focused on the functioning and institutional capacity of the Constitutional Court, implementation of its rulings and its responsibilities following the completion of Albania’s judicial vetting process.

They also discussed consolidating justice reform and strengthening the independence of the justice system, the court said.

Papajorgji stressed the importance of dialogue with the European Commission as Albania advances its EU accession negotiations. She said the Constitutional Court remained committed to upholding the Constitution, protecting fundamental rights and maintaining the balance between state powers.

McGrath praised the court’s work and reaffirmed continued support for the administration of constitutional justice.

The meeting was also attended by representatives of McGrath’s cabinet and the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST), as well as EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa and representatives of the EU Delegation in Tirana.

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Ambassador Kim assured Zaçaj of the U.S. commitment to strongly support justice reform in Albania so that courts operate independently and with integrity.

“Today I met Holta Zaçaj to congratulate her on election as Chair of Albania’s Constitutional Court. The United States of America will continue to strongly support justice reform so that courts operate independently and with integrity,” Ambassador Kim said via the social media.

“This is the rightful demand of citizens, necessary to attract more investment, and required for the EU membership. We wish Judge Zaçaj and all other judges wisdom and success in fulfilling their duty,” the U.S. Ambassador said.

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