TIRANA, January 27 – Speaker of the Parliament, Niko Peleshi, visited Brussels for official talks. He met with Peter De Roover, President of the Belgian Chamber of Deputies, and Vincent Blondel, President of the Belgian Senate.

During the meeting with De Roover, Peleshi noted that Albania and Belgium maintain strong bilateral relations. He added that these ties rest on mutual respect, shared values, NATO partnership, and the commitment to regional stability. He emphasized that parliamentary cooperation provides a key mechanism to strengthen political and overall collaboration.

In response, De Roover recognized Albania’s progress toward EU accession. He highlighted Belgium’s continued support and stated that parliamentary cooperation will remain a central focus.

Later, Peleshi met with Senate President Blondel to discuss further cooperation. He highlighted the value of Belgian expertise in justice, public administration, and law enforcement. He also praised close collaboration between the two countries’ law enforcement institutions.

The talks included migration, internal affairs, and economic relations. Peleshi stressed the Albanian diaspora in Belgium as a vital bridge. He added that Albania is ready to deepen bilateral cooperation.

Blondel confirmed Belgium’s willingness to intensify bilateral and parliamentary relations. He reiterated support for Albania’s fast-track EU membership.

Overall, the meetings reflected Belgium’s clear backing of Albania’s European integration. They also underscored the shared goal of advancing bilateral partnership and strengthening parliamentary collaboration to support EU accession, regional stability, and peace.

Peleshi was accompanied by MPs Igli Hasani, Ulsi Manja, Evis Kushi, and Albania’s Ambassador to Belgium, Albana Dautllari.

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