Albanian Assembly Speaker Niko Peleshi met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis in Prague at the end of his official visit to the Czech Republic. Their talks focused on bilateral relations and Albania’s European Union accession process.

Peleshi welcomed Czech support for Albania’s membership bid and for EU enlargement in the Western Balkans. He also highlighted the value of Czech expertise and experience during accession negotiations. Babis reaffirmed his country’s support for Albania’s membership and the bloc’s further enlargement in the region.

The two officials also discussed ways to expand economic and trade exchanges, encourage investment and strengthen ties between business communities. They highlighted the Joint Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, which is due to meet in Prague on March 24, 2027.

As NATO allies, Albania and the Czech Republic also discussed their partnership in safeguarding security and peace. The meeting concluded Peleshi’s official visit, which included high-level talks with leaders of key Czech institutions to strengthen political and institutional ties.

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