TIRANA, 29 – The Speaker of the Parliament of Albania, Niko Peleshi, is carrying out an official visit to Ireland as part of a parliamentary diplomacy tour. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and support Albania’s European Union integration process.

He meets the Speaker of the Irish Parliament, Verona Murphy. Both sides assess the relations between Albania and Ireland positively. They also underline the need to strengthen parliamentary cooperation.

Peleshi expresses gratitude for Ireland’s continued support for European Union enlargement. He highlights Albania’s progress on reforms, with a focus on the rule of law and democratic institutions.

He also states that European Union membership enjoys broad public support in Albania. He adds that the process also benefits from political and parliamentary consensus.

The two sides also discuss Ireland’s role during its upcoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Ireland takes over the presidency in July 2026. It is expected to support enlargement policy and the Western Balkans.

They further discuss expanding cooperation in economy, tourism, energy, innovation, and education. The talks also cover the role of the Albanian diaspora in strengthening bilateral ties.

The visit focuses on strengthening cooperation between the Albanian Parliament and the Parliament of Ireland. This cooperation supports Albania’s European Union accession process.

The Speaker of the Parliament is accompanied by a parliamentary delegation. The delegation includes Bora Muzhaqi, Genti Lakollari, Erion Malaj, and Blendi Himçi, as well as Ambassador Uran Ferizi.

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