In today's activity of the ceremony of raising the EU flag at the Prime Minister, the head of SPAK Arben Kraja was symbolically invited, although he did not participate.
Contacted by Report TV, about his absence, Kraja admitted that he received the invitation, but clarified that he could not be present due to other commitments.
"I had an invitation, but due to the commitments that I had previously planned online meetings with foreign counterpart authorities, I was not able to go, commitments for work issues", said Kraja.
Meanwhile, yesterday on SPAK's official Twitter account, Kraja expressed his appreciation for the opening of negotiations, emphasizing the contribution of this institution.
"Albania one step forward towards the big European family! Proud of the contribution made in this process. Aware of great work ahead. Determined to realize the expectations of Albanian citizens and international partners" , the congratulation read.
One day after the opening of negotiations with the European Union, today the EU flag was raised in the prime minister's building. Present at this ceremony were Prime Minister Edi Rama, foreign diplomats, heads of religious communities, as well as ministers and deputies of the SP, while the opposition was absent.
A day ago (July 19) Albania marked a historic step towards the integration of the country into the EU, that of the opening of negotiations, after several years of waiting. Prime Minister Rama said that it is already a life or death journey in the last race towards full membership. Eurocommissioner Varhelyi and Borell praised the government's efforts and said that political consensus is now needed to move forward.