Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha met Romania’s new Foreign Minister, Dan Neculaescu, in Bucharest to discuss bilateral ties and regional security.

Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to closer cooperation, with a particular focus on expanding economic and trade relations and making full use of their potential. Hoxha also praised Romania’s continued support for Albania’s European integration and the European Union’s enlargement process.

Turning to regional priorities, Hoxha stressed the need to advance European integration and strengthen security, stability and cooperation across the Western Balkans. The two ministers also exchanged views on major security developments in the region and internationally.

In this context, Hoxha underlined the importance of unity among allies, closer coordination within NATO and continued, unwavering support for Ukraine. He also reaffirmed Albania’s solidarity with Romania as it faces evolving security challenges in the Black Sea region.

Both sides pledged to work closely to protect shared European and Euro-Atlantic security.

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