Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali met today with the Albanian community in Athens and stressed the importance of preserving ties with Albanian roots and culture abroad. She praised the sacrifice, hard work, and dignity of Albanians living and working in Greece.

Spiropali said the government remains fully committed to reaching the Pension Agreement with Greece. She described the agreement as a key step to guarantee rights and improve access to services for Albanian citizens in Greece.

During her official visit to Athens, Spiropali met Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas and held a bilateral meeting with her counterpart, Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis. They discussed stronger bilateral relations, Greece’s support for Albania’s EU integration, and closer strategic cooperation in the region.

Spiropali also met Defense Minister Niko Dendias and representatives of businesses operating between Albania and Greece to discuss opportunities for economic cooperation.

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