Albania’s Director General of Prisons, Sadleva Bode, met British Ambassador to Albania Nicholas Abbott to discuss cooperation on prison modernisation and the transfer of Albanian prisoners serving sentences in the United Kingdom.

The meeting reviewed years of cooperation between the two institutions. Particular attention focused on British support for investment, infrastructure modernisation and improved logistical conditions in Albania’s prison facilities.

The two sides also discussed continuing joint projects and implementing the agreement on the transfer of Albanian citizens imprisoned in the UK. The agreement allows them to serve the remaining part of their sentences in Albania.

Meanwhile, the discussions addressed current developments and challenges facing the prison system. They also covered the various pressures affecting the work of the General Directorate of Prisons.

Bode assured the British side that the institution would continue to fulfil its responsibilities in full compliance with the law. She also stressed the importance of professionalism, institutional impartiality and respect for the rights and dignity of people deprived of their liberty.

The General Directorate of Prisons reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with international partners, modernising the penitentiary system and improving institutional standards.

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