President of the Republic Bajram Begaj met with Sofia Moreira de Sousa, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania, who handed him the European Commission’s progress report.
During the meeting, the head of state reaffirmed Albania’s goal of concluding negotiations in 2027 and joining the EU in 2030.
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Statement from the Presidency
Today, the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Bajram Begaj, received Sofia Moreira de Sousa, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania, who presented him with the European Commission’s progress report on Albania.
The President of the Republic described this year’s progress report as evidence of advancement in the integration process and another important step toward the historic goal of our country’s EU membership.
The head of state conveyed to the European ambassador his gratitude to the European Commission for its continued support for Albania and its pro-enlargement policies for the Western Balkans.
President Begaj reaffirmed that Albania remains committed to concluding negotiations by 2027 and joining the EU in 2030.
In this context, President Begaj emphasized Albania’s unwavering commitment to strengthening the rule of law, fighting corruption and organized crime, and protecting media freedom.
The head of state reiterated that respect for the rule of law, the functioning of institutions, and democratic dialogue remain essential to achieving the strategic goal of European integration.
