Hoxha expressed appreciation for Germany’s continued support for EU enlargement and Albania’s accession bid, highlighting Berlin’s backing for a credible, merit-based enlargement process.

“Germany’s strong commitment to a credible and merit-based enlargement process is an important contribution to maintaining momentum and advancing the European perspective of the Western Balkans,” Hoxha said.

He said Albania’s ambitious reform agenda and priorities in the next phase of accession negotiations remained key to the country’s European future.

“We remain fully committed to meeting our commitments and advancing on the basis of merit, while working closely with Germany and our European partners towards a stronger, more united, safer and more sustainable Europe,” Hoxha said.

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