Begaj reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Netherlands, describing it as an important European partner and a trusted NATO ally.

The two sides described political relations between the countries as excellent, while economic ties were also at a high level, the President’s press office said.

The Albanian head of state thanked the Netherlands for its support to Albania over the years in defence, law enforcement, and the rule of law, democratic institutions, civil society and the media.

Particular attention was given to Albania’s European Union integration process. Through Ambassador Monster, Begaj expressed Albania’s appreciation for Dutch support for its EU membership bid and welcomed Dutch expertise in helping the country achieve its goal of joining the bloc by 2030.

Begaj wished Monster success in her tenure and said Albanian institutions stood ready to support her work and deepen bilateral cooperation.

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Central Bank governor provided an outline of the current economic and financial situation, as well as the prospects of the Albanian economy in the context of the European integration process, but also of the growing uncertainty in the foreign environment.

Sejko highlighted progress of Albanian economy in the last decade, underlining that economic growth has allowed for the country’s real progress in meeting the European Union’s convergence criteria and the country’s main economic and financial stability, inflation, public and external debt, as well as the health of banking sector.

Governor Sejko added that the financial system’s stability and the improvement of the country’s fiscal and external sustainability indicators are reflected in further improvement in Albania’s sovereign debt risk rating to “BB” by Standard & Poor’s in March 2025.

He also highlighted Albania’s membership in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). Commercial banks operating in Albania have submitted applications to the European Payments Council (EPC) for their SEPA membership.

Sejko also underlined central bank’s role in the country’s EU integration process as a key player in the accession negotiations, as well as a reliable partner of the European institutions.

Dutch Ambassador Vos praised progress of the Albanian economy, underlining that macroeconomic stability help the country advance on the path to EU membership.

Ambassador Vos expressed the Netherlands’ full support for the accession process.

Sejko and Vos expressed their readiness to enhance cooperation between the Bank of Albania and the Central Bank of the Netherlands, mainly in the field of the financial system.

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Dutch Ambassador was hosted by the Hospital’s Director Edlira Bode.

Vos expressed gratitude and appreciation for treatment of two Duct visitors, who were involved in a serious road accident a day ago.

The two patients underwent a complex, but successful surgery procedure performed by surgeon Dr.Torba and his team.

“I visited the Trauma Hospital to express my gratitude to the medical team for their dedication and professionalism in saving the lives of Dutch patients and providing them with the care that they need. Hats off for the doctors and nurse,” Dutch diplomat said in a post on the social media.

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