TIRANA, March 11 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos during his first official visit to Brussels as Albania’s foreign minister.

Hoxha said the meeting reaffirmed Albania’s progress toward membership in the European Union. He pointed to the pace and quality of accession negotiations and the reforms under way in institutions and society.

The minister said Albania remains determined to maintain the momentum and deliver results in the accession process. He noted that reports assessing progress on fundamental reforms are under review by European Union member states, while authorities continue work to implement the European Union Growth Plan.

Hoxha said institutions are working to meet all required criteria without delay.

He also said the enlargement of the European Union has regained strategic importance amid growing geopolitical challenges, as a tool to strengthen stability, prosperity, and democratic values across Europe.

Kos praised Albania’s commitment and seriousness in advancing reforms related to European integration. She noted that the enlargement process remains based on merit and concrete results.

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