Ferit Hoxha, Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will pay his first official visit to Brussels on March 10–11, 2026, in his capacity as head of Albanian diplomacy.

During the visit, Hoxha will meet Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Commission and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. He will also hold talks with Marta Kos, the EU Commissioner for Enlargement.

The meetings will focus on the growing partnership between Albania and the European Union. In addition, they will address further progress in meeting the ambitious timetable to close accession negotiations by 2027.

At the invitation of the European External Action Service, Hoxha will also speak at a panel titled “Strengthening the EU through Enlargement.” The event takes place within the EU Ambassadors Conference.

Discussions will examine how the EU enlargement process can strengthen the Union’s security and stability. Moreover, they will highlight enlargement as a long-term investment in the region’s future.

During the visit, Hoxha will also attend a ceremony organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Albania in Belgium to honor Albanian language teachers in Belgium and Luxembourg.