TIRANA, April  25  /ATA/ The head of the Parliamentary Commission for Foreign Policy, Mimi Kodheli, received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey, Mehmet Kemal Bozay, who was accompanied by the Ambassador of Turkey in Tirana, Tayyar Kağan Atay, at the headquarters of the Assembly.

Turkish Deputy Minister, after thanking for the hospitality, highlighted the special friendly relations between the two countries, as well as the possibilities of expanding cooperation in several directions such as: renewable energy, agriculture, transport, tourism, education, etc.

The increase in capacities would also help curb the “brain drain” that is affecting our society, he said.

Furthermore, Mehmet Kemal Bozay, focused on importance of strengthening solidarity between Albania and Turkey. Together we are stronger to cope with the difficult times and situations. We remain open to any recommendations and exchange of information with you, he said.

“The strategic partnership between our two countries is a testimony of this cooperation, which should be elevated to the level of joint strategies in a number of directions,” she said.

After talking about Turkish investments in the economic and technological fields, Kodheli said that Albania’s geostrategic position makes it quite attractive for many.

“We must stand with each other to face the challenges together, which after the war in Ukraine, have become even more difficult and complex, one of which is that of dealing with and managing the huge number of refugees and risks associated with irregular  migration, criminality and terrorism,” said Kodheli.

Furthermore, Kodheli thanked the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the support that Turkey has given to the Kosovo issue.

The interlocutors also paid special attention to further strengthening of inter-parliamentary cooperation between Turkey and Albania.

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