Albania in Italy

For three decades CEI has played an important role in strengthening regional dialogue, cooperation, and connectivity across Europe. At the CEI 30th anniversary in Trieste, I emphasized the importance of turning commitments into outcomes.

🇦🇱 Albania remains firmly on track towards 🇪🇺 EU integration with reforms and regional cooperation. A stronger Europe includes the Western Balkans. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

A very good meeting with the Ambassador of Italy in Tirana, Marco Alberti @ItalyinALB, reaffirming the excellent relations and deep-rooted #friendship between our two countries. 🇦🇱🇮🇹 We highlighted the importance of further strengthening our strategic partnership, deepening cooperation across key sectors, and advancing our shared priorities, including #Albania’s accession to #EU. L’Italia rimane un partner stretto e un alleato fondamentale, mentre continuiamo a lavorare insieme per una maggiore stabilità, sicurezza e prosperità nella nostra regione e oltre.

Great exchange of views in Madrid with @CharlesTpowell and the experts at the Elcano Royal Institute @rielcano 🇦🇱🇪🇸. We took a deep dive into EU enlargement in the #WesternBalkans as a strategic necessity, and discussed the complex challenges currently facing both the #EU and #NATO. We also shared perspectives on the evolving situations in Ukraine and the Middle East. Valuable insights contributing to a safer, stronger, and more integrated #Europe.

🇦🇱🇪🇸 Any meaningful conversation about #Europe must involve the #youth. I had a truly substantive, energetic, and inspiring exchange with students from #Universidad Carlos III of Madrid @uc3m, whose curiosity, critical thinking, and engagement highlight the vital role young people play in shaping #Europe’s future. Dialogue with youth is not only enriching—it is essential. Their questions, ideas, and expectations challenge us to do better, to lead with integrity, and to ensure that the #European project remains dynamic, inclusive, and forward-looking. I was pleased to address their thoughtful questions on #Albania’s journey through reforms, good governance, and the strengthening of the rule of law, transformative processes that continue to bring our country closer to the European Union. I was particularly impressed by their strong interest in EU #enlargement—an imperative for Albania, but also a clear strategic investment for the Union itself. I underscored the central place EU issues hold in our daily political life and our ongoing modernization drive, firmly anchoring our future within the European family to which we naturally belong. It is encouraging to share with this young generation the conviction that, in these complex and uncertain times, the EU 🇪🇺 must continue to demonstrate unity, cohesion, and vision.

Takim i Ambasadorit Marco Alberti me Ministrin e ri të Drejtësisë, Toni Gogu. #italyinalbania #italiaalbania #allargamentoue #relazionibilaterali

🇦🇱🇪🇸 Honored to visit the Senat of Spain @senadoesp and meet with First Deputy Speaker @JavierMaroto, the Chair of the Commission for External Affairs @PilarRojoN and members of the Senate in Madrid. We held substantive discussions on the EU #enlargement process and #Albania’s negotiating path, reaffirming a shared commitment to a credible and merit-based accession process. I expressed appreciation for #Spain’s consistent support, while also exchanging views on transatlantic relations and the growing importance of parliamentary diplomacy. 🤝

We welcome the decision to finally lift all EU measures against #Kosova. This step was long overdue and confirms Kosova’s commitment to #European values, the rule of law, and constructive regional cooperation. Today’s decision opens the way for full and unimpeded access to EU funds, assistance and overall cooperation. It helps rebuild trust, and reinforces the credibility of the EU integration process. Advancing Kosova’s European path—including by examining without delay its application for EU #candidate status, will contribute to a more stable and secure region. It will also reconfirm and reinforce the European perspective of all #WesternBalkan countries.

At #CEI FMs, the Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs @MegiFi underscored the urgency of strengthening regional cooperation and accelerating #WB integration into the EU. CEI remains a vital platform for dialogue, stability, and growth. Albania firmly condemns Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and fully supports all CEI efforts to assist the Ukrainian people. Our solidarity is steadfast and unwavering. With all EU negotiation chapters opened and first Growth Plan disbursements secured, Albania is advancing with determination—aiming to conclude negotiations by 2027 and achieve EU membership by 2030. #Reform #EUintegration

🇦🇱🇪🇸 A distinct pleasure to be in #Madrid to meet and exchange views with my colleague, José Manuel Albares Bueno @jmalbares. Muchas gracias por la cálida bienvenida y la generosa hospitalidad. 🤝 As we mark the 40th #anniversary of the re-establishment of our bilateral relations, we reaffirmed that our political, economic, and cultural cooperation continue to serve as strong pillars of an enduring partnership. We also agreed that there is significant untapped potential in our relations, which we are committed to advancing—particularly in trade, tourism, sustainable energy, and other areas of mutual interest and benefit. Our discussions also highlighted the importance we both attach to effective #multilateralism and close coordination in international fora, as we work together to address shared global challenges and promote peace, stability, and sustainable development. I expressed our sincere gratitude to #Spain for its steadfast and continued support of Albania’s EU integration process, and reaffirmed our strong commitment to advancing reforms on our path toward European Union membership.

🎙️Minister Ferit Hoxha's interview with "The Tirana Examiner". Read the full interview here:👇 tiranaexaminer.com/albanias-new-f…

A great interview by our top-notch Chief Diplomat, Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱🇪🇺

My first interview. I was asked some straightforward questions. I tried to provide simple and honest answers. tiranaexaminer.com/the-minister-a…

Grateful for the kind words, dear @BudrysKestutis #Albania and #Lithuania indeed share a common vision for a united and free #Europe. I am grateful for your support to our #EU accession process. I look forward to further strengthening our excellent cooperation, particularly during Lithuania's EU #Presidency next year, as we continue our unwavering support for #Ukraine, and pursue peace and stability in our continent. #StrongerTogether

Had a first useful and productive call this morning with my colleague @TimcoMucunski, reaffirming the excellent relations between #Albania and #NorthMacedonia. For us, North Macedonia is not only a neighbouring and friendly country, but also a valued #NATO ally and a close regional partner. On the anniversary of the tragedy in #Koçan, I reiterated our solidarity and Albania’s firm commitment to stand alongside the institutions and citizens of North Macedonia in moments that call for solidarity, mutual support, and stronger regional cooperation. We agreed that the #European integration of our two countries — and of the entire Western Balkans — is of strategic importance and represents the best investment in stability and security, both for our region and for the European Union. We also reaffirmed the paramount importance of the full implementation of the #Ohrid Framework Agreement, the cornerstone of interethnic coexistence and institutional stability in the country. In this regard, I underlined the importance of implementing the Law on the Use of #Languages, including the use of the #Albanian language in state institutions, through solutions that respect constitutional principles and reflect the country’s multiethnic character. Finally, we agreed on the importance of advancing cooperation on the implementation of #CorridorVIII, a key project for regional connectivity and development. 🇦🇱🇲🇰

✅Agjenda e Ministrit @HoxhaFer (6-15 Mars) përmes mesazheve kryesore🎙️ facebook.com/share/1Mvr7EpP…

Today we proudly mark the 35th #anniversary of the reestablishment of #diplomatic relations between #Albania and the United States of #America, on March 15, 1991. 🇦🇱🇺🇸 Since the early days of our transition to democracy, our partnership has been built on trust, democratic values, and an unwavering commitment to freedom, security, and prosperity. The friendship between Albania and the United States is deeply rooted in the very foundations of Albania’s independence and statehood. Over the past 35 years, this historic bond has grown into a strong strategic partnership and the ironclad cooperation as #NATO allies. Together, we have worked to strengthening defense cooperation, consolidating democratic institutions, and advance collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, cybersecurity, regional stability, and international security. Our two nations have stood side by side in contributing to international peace and global security, including the recently established Board of Peace. As we mark this important milestone, Albania and the Albanian people reaffirm their appreciation for this enduring friendship and look forward to further strengthening this remarkable partnership in the years ahead. Here’s to many more years of friendship and close partnership. 🇦🇱🤝🇺🇸 #AlbaniaUSA35Years #StrongerTogether #EuroAtlantic #WeAreNATO

We welcome Kosova - EU coordination on the Law on Foreigners. Dismantling parallel structures is hard work. The EU should match that courage and lift punitive measures, move on Kosova's membership application. A Western Balkans fully inside the EU is not charity. It is Europe's own strategic victory.

🕯️Është ndarë sot nga jeta në moshën 96-vjeçare, filozofi dhe sociologu i madh gjerman Jürgen Habermas, një nga mendimtarët më me ndikim të kohës sonë. Si një zë i fuqishëm i debatit publik dhe i demokracisë evropiane, ai mbrojti si pak kush të drejtën humanitare ndërkombëtare dhe në këtë kuadër, edhe ndërhyrjen e NATO-s në Kosovë, me bindjen se askush nuk duhet t’i braktisë viktimat përballë dhunës dhe padrejtësisë. Trashëgimia e tij filozofike dhe morale do të mbetet një referencë e rëndësishme për mendimin kritik, demokracinë dhe përgjegjësinë ndërkombëtare në çdo kohë. U prehtë në paqe!

🇦🇱🇪🇸 Not simply a first and introductory meeting with Gabriel Cremades #Ventura, Ambassador of #Spain in Tirana. I expressed my appreciation for Spain’s consistent support for Albania’s #EU accession process. As we mark the #40th anniversary of #diplomatic relations between Albania🇦🇱 and Spain 🇪🇸, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to further strengthening the excellent ties and cooperation between our two countries. We also discussed my visit to Spain next week, which will further deepen our bilateral cooperation and bring our countries even closer. There is much more we can achieve together, not only in #tourism, where #Meliá Hotels International has opened the door for greater Spanish presence, but also in renewable #energy, #infrastructure, #agro-industry, and other sectors with strong potential for partnership. 🤝 #StrongerTogether