The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, received this Thursday the Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Sofia Moreira de Sousa, who delivered the European Commission's progress report for our country.
During the meeting, the Head of State described this year's report as evidence of Albania's progress in the European integration process and another step towards EU membership. Begaj also expressed gratitude for the European Commission's continued support and pro-enlargement policies of the European Union in the Western Balkans.
The President reaffirmed Albania's commitment to completing membership negotiations by 2027 and membership in the European Union in 2030.
In this context, Begaj emphasized that strengthening the rule of law, the fight against corruption and organized crime, as well as guaranteeing media freedom, remain priorities for the country.
The Head of State also underlined that respect for the rule of law, the functioning of institutions and democratic dialogue are essential conditions for fulfilling the strategic objective of European integration.
