Albania and North Macedonia have strengthened their cooperation in civil aviation by signing a Technical Cooperation Agreement.

The agreement aims to expand regional cooperation and promote the exchange of expertise in aviation.

The two countries signed the agreement in Skopje during discussions on the future of aviation in Southeastern Europe. EUROCONTROL and representatives from several regional countries also took part in the talks.

According to Albania’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), rising air traffic and changing flight patterns linked to geopolitical developments require countries to strengthen their capacities, resilience and cooperation.

For Albania, key priorities include expanding airport and airspace capacity. The country also aims to modernize air traffic management and strengthen civil-military cooperation.

Meanwhile, the CAA considers the agreement with North Macedonia a concrete step toward sharing expertise, developing professional capacities and improving regional cooperation in aviation.

The agreement will also help both countries respond more effectively to changes in the regional aviation environment.

“In an increasingly interconnected system, aviation challenges do not stop at national borders,” the CAA said.

As air traffic continues to grow and regional conditions evolve, Albania and North Macedonia aim to work more closely to strengthen aviation safety, resilience and efficiency across Southeastern Europe.

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