TIRANA, April 25 – The Chairperson of the Commission for Foreign Policy, Mimi Kodheli, received at the Assembly headquarters on Tuesday the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mehmet Kemal Bozay, who was accompanied by the Turkish Ambassador, Tayyar Kağan Atay,
The Turkish Deputy Minister appreciated the Albanian hospitality, emphasizing the special friendly relations between the two countries, as well as the possibilities of further expansion of cooperation in several areas such as: renewable energy, agriculture, transport, tourism, education, etc.
The increase in capacities would also help stop the “brain drain” that is characterizing our society, he said.
Furthermore, Mehmet Kemal Bozay focused on the importance of strengthening solidarity between Albania and Turkey. Together we are stronger to face the difficult times and situations we are going through. We remain open to any recommendations and exchange of information with you, he said.
Kodheli underlined the value of the openness of cooperation between Turkey and Albania. “The strategic partnership between our two countries is a proof of this cooperation, which should be raised to the level of joint strategies in a number of directions,” she said.
After talking about Turkish investments in the economic and technological fields, Kodheli said that Albania’s geostrategic position makes it quite attractive for many.
Kodheli thanked the Deputy Foreign Minister for the support that Turkey has given to the Kosovo issue. /Argumentum.al
