Mogherini: “2018, a good chance for EU integration”

15/11/2017 12:13

The EU High Representative for Foreign Policy, Federica Mogherini, held a meeting with the Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ditmir Bushati.

Mogherini confirmed Albania’s commitment for EU integration and the importance of reforms, especially the judiciary one.

“This reform is very important for Albania’s integration. It is a transforming process that will be useful to many sectors, especially businesses. There is still room for improvement to reach full potential, and that’s why we have paid attention to this reform”, Mogherini said.

She congratulated the Albanian institutions for the reforms and guaranteed that the European Commission will offer support for its implementation.

“We discussed about the rule of law, fight against crime and corruption. You must continue in this direction”, Mogherini added.

Praising Albania’s role in Balkan, the EU Chief of Diplomacy said that the next year could be a good opportunity for the countries of the region.

“2018 could be a unique opportunity for the region and Albania. I am sure that the Bulgarian EU presidency will have a close cooperation with the region. I am convinced that Albania can and will use the next six months to take important steps”, Mogherini declared.

The Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ditmir Bushati, said that there is a consolidated process for the implementation of the reforms, and Albania believes that EU negotiations will help with it.

“The judiciary reform is a unique opportunity. We discussed the results reached for the fight against organized crime, and these results are product achieved together with the European law-enforcing agencies. This proves our will. Our achievements are a solid base for the future of our country, also for the negotiations”, Bushati declared.

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