TIRANA, January 23 – Swedish Ambassador to Albania Elsa Håstad informed Speaker Lindita Nikolla on the priorities and main objectives of the Swedish Presidency of the EU on Monday.
Speaking about the priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the EU, the Ambassador emphasized their influence and effects for Albania.
“Security, Competition, Green Europe, Democracy and the rule of law. These priorities take into account Sweden’s known positions on the above issues as well as the current challenges of the EU, Europe and the world for security and peace,” she said.
Ambassador Håstad congratulated President Nikolla on the progress of the screening process so far and informed that Sweden will help Albania in the negotiation process, focusing on technical assistance and specific support for electoral reform, environmental and climate issues and aspects of other economic development.
For her part, Nikolla pointed out that she has closely followed the progress of the Swedish Presidency so far as well as the objectives of its parliamentary dimension, which are very ambitious and promising.
“I am pleased that the integration of Albania and the Western Balkans is a priority of the Swedish Presidency. The Assembly is working to improve the legislation on the role of the Assembly in the integration process,” said the Speaker. /Argumentum.al
