Rama at conference with EU foreign policy chief: war, a real threat

The prime minister said that the focus of discussions was Albania's membership process in the European Union, efforts to complete negotiations by 2027, problems in the region, as well as co-operation with the EU in the area of security.

We have a full lineup in all aspects, as well as in Albania's foreign policy, which is 100% of the line with European Union foreign policy. Of course, we have discussed the major challenge of the process towards EU membership and the ambitious calendar agreed with the Commission to complete negotiations by 2017. Also, we have discussed the region and the problems that exist, at a moment when we need the unity and stability of the entire region, where fortunately all countries are aiming to declare membership in the European Union. This destination is an extraordinary reference point to understand the day's policy and steps we should take in the future”, Rama said, Periscope.

The prime minister also stressed that during the meeting, the issue of strategic co-operation in the area of security was also discussed.

“Security is a central topic for the EU”, he added.

Rama added that the war, now, is no longer a black and white movie from the past, but a real threat to Europe.

I would like to repeat that in an EU-made survey on the popularity of the European Union, since 1983 EU support from the people who make up it is the highest ever, which has never happened before. This is because the people of Europe feel that war is no longer a black and white movie of the past, but it is a real threat to which Europe must close ranks and strengthen. Part of this commitment is Albania to its size. ”/eo