Albanian President Ilir Meta meets with NATO Secretary Jens Stoltenberg

Secretary - General NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, confirmed that Albania has called for the establishment of a Alliance naval base in Albania.

Second base, after that air in Kuchove, has been proposed to be promoted to Pashaliman. Defence Minister Olta Jacka was addressed a few days ago with a letter that is classified as classified, NATO Supreme Commander Todd Wolter, where the readiness to have NATO a maritime base for its operations is expressed in Pasha Liman.

Secretary - General NATO, Jens Stoltenberg, after meeting with President Ilir Meta, said the alliance still does not have a decision on that.

No decision has been made for an additional naval investment. This is an assessment made by military authorities and based on this NATO will make a decision”.

The political situation in Albania has also been the focus of the discussion between Meta and Stoltenberg.

“We jointly expressed disappointment at the lack of a decision by the European Council to open negotiations for Albania and Northern Macedonia. We will double efforts to realise the goal for EU membership and work with EU countries to address their concerns. As for the political situation, we should consider Stoltenberg's message in the summer, that dialogue is needed, and that democracy is at the heart of NATO”, Meta said. Secretary - General NATO averted direct statements referring to the political crisis in our country, but praised Albania's commitment to supporting peace and stability in the Balkan region.