Prime Minister Edi Rama said today that EU monitoring proves Albania’s progress in modernizing public procurement.
He spoke at the event “30 Years of Public Procurement – Albania, Regional Leader in Modernization.”

Rama said the SIGMA report offers a strong and professional evaluation.
He rejected reports based on perception and stressed that they cannot compare to the EU’s technical assessments.

He explained that EU institutions rely on experts with high integrity.
These experts use strict standards and examine every weakness.

Rama added that SIGMA’s positive review reflects the results of a long reform process.
He reminded that the EU also gave a positive signal on this chapter when negotiations opened in the “Fundamentals” cluster.

He noted that the European Commission is not known for generosity or emotional judgment.
“They leave their hearts at home,” he said.

Rama stated that measuring the integrity of procedures and the officials who run them remains a constant challenge.
However, he said this challenge motivates the government to advance reforms.

He stressed that Albania can succeed even where it once seemed impossible.
He said the goal is a system resistant to corruption and personal ties.

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