The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, met in Bucharest with Romania’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dan Neculăescu.

The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to further deepening bilateral cooperation, with a particular focus on expanding economic and trade relations and making full use of their potential.

Hoxha praised Romania’s continued support for Albania’s European path and for the EU enlargement process as a whole.

“Together, we remain committed to advancing European integration and strengthening security, stability and cooperation in the Western Balkans,” the Minister stated.

The two counterparts exchanged views on key security developments in the region and on the international stage.

Hoxha underscored the importance of unity among Allies, closer coordination within NATO, and continued and unwavering support for Ukraine.

The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Albania’s solidarity with Romania in addressing evolving security challenges in the Black Sea region, as well as its determination to work closely together in safeguarding shared European and Euro-Atlantic security.