Balkans | n. The Prime Ministers of Macedonia and Albania held a joint press conference

North Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovačevski and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama held a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Skopje today.

The two Prime Ministers emphasized that the future of North Macedonia and Albania is the European Union and that all regional initiatives are important to accelerate the process of European integration.

Prime Minister Dimitar Kovaczewski expressed his great pleasure to host my dear colleague and friend Edi Rama, with whom, together with my fellow ministers, we have always discussed many issues affecting our countries as well as the region.

Pointing out that the European path, where North Macedonia and Albania do not deviate, is the strategic goal of both countries, Kovačevski said, “On the European path, we must adhere to the European standards in every sense, systematically and legally, of Europe for our societies, both bilaterally and as a region.” We have taken steps to reach it as soon as possible.” Use phrases.

“We need something that citizens will feel as a benefit even before countries join the EU, something that will perpetuate the idea of ​​Europe and the commitment of all actors in society, all countries in the Western Balkans to this process.” He rated it.

Albanian Prime Minister Rama said that they talked about the upcoming summit of the Berlin process, which will be held in Tirana.

Pointing out that the difference between the EU countries and the Western Balkans is incomparably large, Rama said: “The good news is that the European Commission is working in this direction, as the President said. Soon we will have an informal meeting in Tirana where we will invite everyone and friends from the EU will come to discuss The plan in concrete terms. We need a plan, we need this support, we deserve it as countries in Central Europe, we deserve to be seen as contributing countries, not just as active states. He said.