Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla met with Andrey Kovatchev, who also serves as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the European Parliament’s European People’s Party (EPP) group.

First, Kovatchev reaffirmed Bulgaria’s strong support for Albania’s European Union integration process. He also backed the goal of concluding accession negotiations by 2027.

He attended the meeting alongside members of the Bulgarian Parliament.

In addition, Balla welcomed Bulgaria’s continued support and the EPP’s backing of Albania’s EU path. He stressed that Albania now stands closer than ever to achieving full EU membership.

The discussions also covered Bulgaria’s expected accession to the Eurozone this year. Meanwhile, participants highlighted Albania and Montenegro as the most advanced countries in the Western Balkans EU integration process.

Furthermore, Balla expressed gratitude for the strong support from the European Parliament and the EPP. He also referred to a draft resolution on Albania expected to be adopted in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

Finally, both sides confirmed continued cooperation in advancing Albania’s EU integration agenda.

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