Parliament Speaker Niko Peleshi said on Monday that cooperation between Albania and Greece remains essential for regional stability, economic growth and the Western Balkans’ European future.

Addressing the Balkan Strategic Cooperation Forum in Tirana, Peleshi highlighted the partnership between the two countries, Greece’s support for Albania’s EU integration and opportunities to strengthen cooperation in the economy, energy, tourism and technology.

He stressed that dialogue, mutual trust and concrete projects can drive regional development, strengthen bilateral ties and bring the Western Balkans closer to Europe.

Greek Deputy Interior Minister Konstantinos Gkioulekas, responsible for Macedonia and Thrace, and Albanian Interior Minister Ervin Demo also addressed the forum.