President Begaj receives the Letters of Credentials of the Ambassador of Italy to Albania, Marco Alberti

2025-01-24 14:15:57Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
President Begaj receives the Letters of Credentials of the Ambassador of Italy
Italian Ambassador Marco Alberti and President Bajram Begaj

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, today received the Letters of Credentials of the new Ambassador of Italy to Albania, Marco Alberti, to whom he expressed his willingness and that of Albanian institutions to assist him in fulfilling his duties during his diplomatic mandate in Tirana.

The meeting praised the excellent relations between Albania and Italy, while emphasizing the full commitment to deepening the strategic partnership based on stable historical, economic and cultural relations.

The political dialogue between the two states was considered intense and positive in all areas of cooperation. “Frequent contacts demonstrate our commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, based on mutual strategic interests as NATO allies with a common future in the EU”, – stated the President of the Republic, reconfirming that as partners and allies in NATO, Albania and Italy share common positions on international political issues.

"Albania will always be grateful to Italy for its continuous and vocal support for the EU enlargement policy and for its proactive role in protecting and supporting Albania's perspective in the EU", said President Begaj.
During the meeting, the Arbëresh people of Italy were also discussed, who in recent years have been at the center of several activities of the Presidents of Albania and Italy.

The Arbëresh have served and continue to serve as a bridge between the two states, demonstrating a valuable experience in how minorities can integrate into the lives of the countries where they live.

The integration of Albanians in Italy, who have arrived there in the last three decades, was also appreciated. At the same time, Italian businesses operating in Albania and tourist exchanges also contribute to relations between the two countries.


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