During his current visit to Montenegro, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani met with his counterpart Filip Ivanović.

In a joint press conference, Hasani expressed that Albania views Montenegro as an irreplaceable ally. He noted significant progress in the cooperation between the two countries and expressed confidence that this collaboration will persist with the new government.

Hasani also emphasized the implementation of agreements signed during the second joint meeting of the two governments, highlighting that “the construction of the Buna Bridge contributes to regional integration and facilitates the circulation of goods.

He cited, “the construction of the Adriatic-Ionian Highway is one of our strategic priorities.” Hasani also stated that “Albania has given the Montenegrin minority the place and value it deserves,” while assessing the role of the Albanian factor in Montenegro and the region.

The Albanian chief diplomat described the role of actors like Russia, who seek the destabilization of the region, as disturbing. He underlined, “The future of the region must be guided by a clear Euro-Atlantic orientation.”

Hasani remarked that both countries share a common obligation to work harder to advance regional cooperation.

Furthermore, he declared that “Albania is already prepared for the second Intergovernmental Conference, and the progress of our countries in the integration process is a valuable contribution to the entire region.”

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