NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed Prime Minister Edi Rama at NATO headquarters in Brussels on Monday. Their meeting focused on Albania’s progress in defence and its commitment to NATO obligations.

Following the meeting, Rama described Rutte as a strong friend of Albania and an attentive observer of developments in the Western Balkans.

The prime minister also said Rutte praised Albania’s progress in the defence sector. In addition, he welcomed the country’s serious approach to meeting its commitments as a NATO member.

Rama expressed his appreciation for Rutte’s encouraging remarks and continued support for Albania. Defence Minister Ermal Nufi also attended the meeting.

Earlier, Rama travelled to Brussels for an official visit. He also took part in the Euronews Enlargement Summit, a high-level forum focused on EU enlargement and the European prospects of candidate countries.

Albania’s NATO commitments and its ambition to join the European Union remain important parts of the country’s international agenda.

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