French Delegation to the Parliament, Klodiana Spahiu: Parliamentary cooperation important, we fulfill reforms for integration

2026-06-15 19:58:56Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Klodiana Spahiu

The Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Klodiana Spahiu, received this Monday a delegation from the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French Senate, headed by Mr. Jean-François Rapin, Chairman of the Senate Committee on European Affairs, also a member of the Finance Committee.

During the meeting, the parties initially focused on the excellent relations between Albania and France, mentioning the Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the two countries, signed in 2017.

"We consider parliamentary cooperation very important to exchange opinions and positions on bilateral cooperation, the situation in the Western Balkans region, Albania's European integration agenda, and the strengthening of multilateralism in international organizations," said Deputy Speaker Klodiana Spahiu during the meeting, where the issue of integration was also a point of discussion.

"Our path towards EU membership reflects a continued commitment to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and a deep European identity. Public support for integration remains extremely strong, making this effort a deep national consensus," stated the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Klodiana Spahiu.

Meanwhile, members of the French delegation praised the reforms undertaken so far as well as the extraordinary progress that has been made with the opening of all group chapters within a year.

Meanwhile, for Spahiu, "the strategic reform agenda focuses on strengthening the rule of law, intensifying the fight against corruption, modernizing public administration, and ensuring legal security in investments and property rights."

The parties also appreciated the growing economic partnership between the two countries, with numerous projects in the field of tourism where about 10 hotel projects from the largest French brands have paved the way for investments in the country; Cultural exchanges were also appreciated where, in addition to the partnership with the Cannes school, work is being done to reopen the French Scientific Lyceum in Korça, with a focus on technology and innovation. The close political ties between the two countries were also evident.


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