This ministerial explored the ways of strengthening stability, developing capabilities and preserving the political independence of NATO allies, who are more exposed to the threat from the East.

“We underlined that the security of these partner countries is of direct importance to NATO and renewed our commitment to the open door policy of the Atlantic Alliance. We also approved the NATO Report on the Western Balkans and we believe that it properly emphasizes the strategic importance of our region for the Alliance. Albania was reconfirmed in this ministerial not only as a worthy member of the alliance, but as a key factor in the stability of the region and all allied countries in these troubled times for the entire globe, “Minister Xhaçka said after the meeting.

The ministerial presided over by the Secretary General of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, was held in the Palace of the Parliament of Romania, in Bucharest.
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