State visits to the presidency are back, the departure of Ilir Meta seems to have opened the doors of this institution for meetings with international leaders. During his visit to Albania, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met the new president, Bajram Begaj.
In the announcement of the presidency, it is said that President Begaj expressed regret and solidarity with the Spanish people and government for the great damage caused by the heat wave and massive fires in Spain.
Former president Meta during his term was 'abandoned' by many European leaders and not only did they come to Albania, the reason why internationals did not ascend to Meta's former office was not known.
It was hinted in the media that Ilir Meta would be declared 'non-woman', after the end of the mandate it is still not known if the chairman of Liria will have the fate of former prime minister Berisha.
Announcement of the presidency:
The President of the Republic, Sh.TZ Bajram Begaj, received today the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, who is conducting an official visit to Albania.
President Begaj expressed regret and solidarity with the Spanish people and government for the great damage caused by the heat wave and massive fires in Spain.
The head of state appreciated the continuous and unsparing support that Spain has given to Albania in the framework of the European integration process.
"I am confident that during the Spanish Presidency of the European Union, in the second half of next year, the support of Prime Minister Sanchez and the government of Spain will be very significant for the negotiation process of Albania's accession to the EU" - underlined the President Begay.
In particular, the President of the Republic focused on the tense situation in the north of Kosovo, where he congratulated the Kosovo authorities for the prudence shown, which in close cooperation and coordination with international partners avoided a serious provocation for the stability of Kosovo, especially in this situation loaded with threats and great and increased risks, for peace and security for our region after the Russian aggression in Ukraine.
"Kosovo is now an irreversible political reality, contributing to peace and stability in the region and confirmed not only by more than half of the member countries of the United Nations that have recognized it, but also by the International Court of Justice in The Hague, 11 years previously, the Head of State expressed himself, referring to Kosovo's membership in international organizations.
In the meeting with the Spanish Prime Minister, President Begaj expressed the belief that the Spanish government would find the appropriate political and diplomatic modalities to facilitate and enable the presence of Kosovo in various European and international organizations, as well as for the visa-free movement of its citizens in space of the EU, just like all other citizens of the South-East European region.