Lamallari from The Hague: Albania and the Netherlands moving toward an agreement on security and law enforcement

During an official visit to The Hague, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari held a meeting with Dutch Minister of Justice and Security David van Weel, during which it was announced that Albania and the Netherlands are working on a cooperation agreement in the field of security and law enforcement.

According to Lamallari, the meeting discussed an agreement between the two governments aimed at strengthening institutional and operational cooperation between the two countries.

The Albanian minister also presented the results achieved by Albania in the fight against organized crime. He highlighted the establishment of the Asset Recovery Office within the State Police, as well as the management of seized and confiscated assets.

“I reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Albanian government and shared with him Albania’s concrete results in the fight against organized crime, including the establishment of the Asset Recovery Office within the State Police and the effective management of seized and confiscated assets by the Agency for the Administration of Seized and Confiscated Assets, while highlighting the potential for cooperation in strengthening financial investigation mechanisms and increasing the capacities of law enforcement institutions,” Minister Lamallari said.

He also underlined that both sides have confirmed their commitment to deepening the exchange of information and expanding operational cooperation between police structures.

Lamallari also expressed gratitude for the Netherlands’ continued support for reform processes in Albania and the country’s path toward membership in the European Union. According to him, progress in the negotiations is evident and the goal of completing the technical phase by 2027 remains achievable.

“We confirmed our shared commitment to deepen the exchange of information and operational police cooperation. Grateful for the Netherlands’ continued support in our reform processes and on our path toward membership in the European Union. Our progress in the negotiations is evident and the ambitious objective of completing the technical phase by 2027 is fully achievable,” Lamallari wrote on social media.

During his stay in The Hague, Minister Lamallari is also expected to hold meetings at Eurojust and Europol.