Balkans | OSCE Secretary General Schmid met with Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Shaka

Helga Maria Schmid, Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), met with Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Olta Szaka, in Tirana, the capital of Albania.

In the press conference held after his meeting with Xhaçka, Schmid said that Albania is an active and reliable member of the OSCE.

Stating that the aggression in Ukraine has an impact that goes beyond this country and that is why they are living in very difficult times, Schmid said, “We have agreed that the OSCE is the main pillar of Europe’s security architecture. I believe that regional cooperation is on the side of our organization. I am impressed Albania’s role in the achievements in the field of foreign policy is very high. He said.

Schmid also highlighted the importance of the OSCE’s work on the ground in Europe and Asia through its missions.

Minister Sciacca emphasized that their meeting with Schmid took place at a difficult time for European security and cooperation.

Shaka pointed out that North Macedonia has assumed the presidency of the OSCE in 2023, and therefore the OSCE has a special role in the region this year.

Noting that the OSCE mission in Albania enjoys very good cooperation, Shaka said, “We are pleased with the organization’s contribution to further reform and modernization in our country.” Use the phrase.

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