Tirana is ready to host the high representatives of the EU and the leaders of the Western Balkans within the Berlin Process Summit that will be held on Monday, for the first time outside the borders of the union.
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen arrives today in Tirana.
Before the summit, Von der Leyen will hold meetings with President Bajram Begaj and Prime Minister Edi Rama. Meanwhile, a press conference between Rama and Von der Leyen is expected around 17:30.
In advance, it is learned that at the center of the conversation will be the achievements of this process over the years and Albania's commitment to its success, as well as the process of Albania's membership in the EU.
For the first time, the summit of the Berlin Process will be held outside the borders of the European Union, and Tirana has been chosen to organize this important summit for the countries of the Western Balkans.
The participation of the German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, as well as the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, has so far been confirmed at the summit. Meanwhile, Macron will pay an official visit to our country, in addition to the Berlin Process summit. This is the first time that a French president is welcomed in Albania with a state ceremony.