Albania’s Foreign Minister, Elisa Spiropali, met today in Tirana with Austria’s Federal Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger. The visit highlighted the strong friendship between the two countries and Austria’s consistent support for Albania’s EU integration.

The two ministers discussed shared priorities and the next steps in the accession process. Spiropali called Austria “a steadfast partner” and praised Vienna’s constructive role in supporting reforms in the Western Balkans.

In a social media post, Spiropali said the meeting brought “a spirit of friendship and understanding” and described the visit as a meaningful step in Albania’s European journey.

After the official meeting, the visit continued at the Europe House, where the ministers met with the Young European Ambassadors. Spiropali described the youth as “a generation that thinks differently and brings new energy to the region’s transformation.”

She emphasized that Albania’s European future is built through dialogue, trust, and partnerships with friendly nations, adding that “the time to move forward is now.”

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