High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Policy, Federica Mogherini and EU Commissioner Hahn, through a joint statement, welcomed the agreement reached between two political leaders, Rama and Basha, for overcoming the crisis and holding general elections.
EU officials appreciate this agreement as a crucial first step towards integration, while pointing out that vetting remains the key for the country’s EU membership.
“This is a crucial first step. Now, this agreement must be implemented to prepare elections with international standards. As the vote in Parliament for the establishment of the vetting bodies is part of the agreement, we reiterate the importance of a solid and credible implementation of the vetting process, which is key to progress towards EU membership. We will continue to support Albania and the legitimate aspirations of its citizens for a better future,”– they said.
Mogherini and Hahn repeated that they will continue to support Albania in the path of the integration process.
