In the presentation of the draft law “On the ratification of the treaty of friendship and cooperation, between the Republic of Albania and Ukraine” in the plenary session of the Assembly, Hasani said that, “relations between the two countries have begun to develop and intensify especially after the Russian aggression in 2014 resulting in the annexation of Crimea.”

The minister said that, “these relations culminated with Prime Minister Rama’s visits to Kiev, with President Zelensky’s visit to our country and the joint organization with Prime Minister Rama of the Ukraine-Southeastern Europe Summit in Tirana at the end of February this year.”

“Both our countries are candidates to join the EU and Albania supports Ukraine’s aspiration to join NATO, when the conditions are met,” said Hasani.

The minister said that “the signing of the Treaty during this visit confirmed this level of relations as well as Albania’s steadfast support to Ukraine.”

“Albania has aligned with its Euro-Atlantic partners in defense of Ukraine’s integrity and respect for basic international norms and democratic and human values”, emphasized Hasani.
Hasani underlined that, “Albania has unreservedly supported the Peace Formula, the 10-point plan of President Zelensky as the only way out of the conflict, and specifically we have pledged to be part of point 5 of this plan, which is dedicated to territorial integrity at the internationally recognized borders. The Peace Formula will top the agenda of the Summit called by Switzerland and Ukraine, which will be held in Switzerland in mid-June. Albania will be represented at the summit by its highest state level.”
Minister Hasani emphasized that, “this treaty of friendship expressed the highest political will and serves as a basis and guarantee for the intensification of bilateral and multilateral cooperation in all sectors of mutual interest.”
“The treaty lays the political foundations for a long-term, constructive partnership based on common human values and friendship. Through it, the parties confirm mutual respect and the desire to implement democratic principles and norms that build sovereign countries, which are inspired by the common ideals of freedom, democracy, solidarity and dignity,” Hasani said.
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