During the meeting, interlocutors highlighted Albania’s close cooperation with all bodies of the European Union, including law enforcement in key areas related to European Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

In this regard, Minister Çuçi stressed that Albania’s Security Policy is 100% aligned with the EU Foreign and Security Policy, especially in relation to the package of sanctions against Russia.

Concerning the war, Minister of Interior pointed out that Albania was among the first countries in the Western Balkans to assert its unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders as well as to condemn the unjustified Russian aggression.

Regarding the potential migratory flows of people fleeing Ukraine due to the war, Minister Çuçi expressed Albania’s readiness to coordinate efforts with EU member states to manage this new crisis.

He drew attention to the fact that Albania was the first country to trigger the temporary protection mechanism in the case of Afghans who left their homeland after the Taliban takeover.
The meeting also touched on the EC’s commitment to assist with concrete instruments in building security capacity, including cyber security.
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