The meeting focused on the current process and the next steps of Albania on its path to EU integration. Slovakia has been a committed ally of Albania that has unequivocally supported the opening of technical negotiations between Albania and the EU.

The Chief Negotiator expressed his gratitude to Klus for the support that Slovakia has given to Albania. Both parties underlined the need to accelerate the integration process, both for Albania and other Western Balkan countries, as a trend that should not lose momentum.

Also, Chief Negotiator Mazi made an overview of the implementation by Albania of the tasks set in the Council Conclusions of March 2020.

Secretary of State Klus expressed highest appreciation for the reforms launched by Albania in the field of justice, fundamental freedoms and the fight against organized crime. He underlined that the Justice Reform of Albania is the most comprehensive reform ever implemented in this field by an EU candidate country.

Chief Negotiator Mazi and the Slovak Secretary of State agreed to proceed with the opening the first Albania-EU intergovernmental conference.
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