TIRANA, July  15 /ATA/ Following the swearing-in ceremony at the President’s office, the newly appointed Minister of  Interior, Taulant Balla, was received by the former minister Bledi Çuçi, the highest officials of the Ministry of Interior, the directors of subordinate institutions and other officials.

In his remarks, Çuçi appreciated the work of the staff of the Ministry of Interior attributing the achievements in some of the institution’s priorities to  their relentless work.

He also expressed his highest appreciation for the new Minister Balla and at the same time wished him success in his new task, formally handing him an “exit-memo” file with achievements, priorities and a “road-map” for future objectives.

Taulant Balla, in his first speech as Minister of Interior, thanked Çuçi for the work done and stated that earlier next week he will make known to the staff and the public the priorities he has set in the newly assumed office.

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