Today, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj delivered a special message to the Assembly of Albania at the opening of the new parliamentary session.
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In his message, the head of state called for political unity in the national interest, the fulfillment of responsibilities toward citizens, and cooperation on the country’s European reform.
“I hope that this parliamentary session will be a period of cooperation in the service of Albania and all its citizens: a session that brings Albania closer to the European Union, strengthens institutions, and strengthens citizens’ trust in politics and the state!” President Begaj said.
Referring to the protests accompanying the opening of this new parliamentary session, the President of the Republic stressed that peaceful protest is part of the development of democracy:
“It is encouraging when citizens’ voices find space in the public debate and receive the attention of institutions. Our common challenge is to ensure that this civic energy and institutional engagement fuel a dialogue that strengthens trust and helps find the best solutions,” the President of the Republic said.
While underscoring the Assembly’s role as a representative, functional and accountable institution, President Begaj reminded lawmakers of their duties and responsibilities:
“Citizens have high expectations of the Assembly regarding the quality of debate, political language, lawmaking and the level of representation. The Assembly must be the institution where citizens see that parliamentary decision-making brings concrete solutions: a representative, functional and accountable Assembly.”
Regarding Albania’s long-term interests and strategic partnerships, the President of the Republic stressed that they require visionary ideas that transcend divisions over the issues of the day: “National security, the rule of law, economic development and citizens’ well-being, the strategic partnership with the United States of America and the European Union, the fight against organized crime and corruption, elections and territorial reform, as well as the country’s European future, require continuity and a sense of responsibility that unites all political forces.”
Referring to the Euro-Atlantic path and European integration, President Begaj described this strategy as a national project requiring the cooperation of all political forces and social actors.
“In this project, everyone can make the contribution expected of them. The Assembly, by fully exercising its legislative and oversight functions; the majority, by turning commitments into results; the opposition, by providing scrutiny and an alternative; independent institutions, by acting with professionalism, transparency, accountability and integrity; civil society, universities, the media, business, young people and the Diaspora are indispensable actors in this project.”
In his message, President Begaj also highlighted reforms as a condition for joining the European Union, stressing that they make Albania more democratic, fairer and more functional.
“On this journey, consolidating justice reform remains one of the most important responsibilities of the Albanian state. SPAK’s results are one of its most important achievements. The reform must deliver efficient justice, with European standards, that is felt in citizens’ lives. Independent, impartial and integrity-based justice is, above all, a guarantee for citizens,” the President of the Republic stressed.
At the end of his message, the head of state underscored the importance of unity and cooperation, saying that responsibility toward Albania is shared regardless of political differences.
He expressed his hope that this parliamentary session would bring the country closer to the European Union, strengthen institutions and increase citizens’ trust in politics and the state.
