The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, together with the Chairman of the Parliamentary Subcommittee for European Funds and Cross-Border Cooperation, Vladimír Zlínský, paid a two-day visit to Albania. In Tirana, they discussed closer Czech-Albanian inter-parliamentary cooperation and economic opportunities for Czech entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans with the Speaker of the Parliament, Elisa Spiropali.
In Tirana, she discussed Czech-Albanian inter-parliamentary and economic cooperation with the speaker of the parliament, Elisa Spiropali. She then discussed the security situation in the region with Albanian President Bajram Begaj. She also met with representatives of local civil society.
“Relations between our countries are very strong, especially in the field of economic cooperation. Our mutual trade balance is comparable to – and in many sectors even exceeds – the volume of exchange with many of our more economically robust partners in Europe. However, there is still great potential for further Czech investments in the Albanian market. In addition, a more intensive trade exchange goes hand in hand with the long-term goal of Albania’s integration into the European Union. The stable political and business environment here is a key prerequisite both for the development of trade and the growth of foreign investments, as well as for the smooth entry of the country into the family of EU member states,” said the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Markéta Pekarová Adamová.
The Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Markéta Pekarová Adamová then addressed the Albanian legislators at an extraordinary session of the Parliament.
“Albania plays a vital role in the fight against Russian influence, in which it has our full support. In this context, it is particularly important that both the Czech Republic and Albania are members of the North Atlantic Alliance and cooperate not only as strategic allies but also as close friends sharing democratic values. I am convinced that our joint efforts will further contribute to the security and prosperity of the entire Western Balkans,” said Speaker of the House Markéta Pekarová Adamová, among other things, in her speech in the Albanian Parliament. She also discussed current security issues with Albanian President Bajram Begaj.
Before leaving for Sarajevo, the parliamentary delegation also met with representatives of Albanian civil society, who focus on challenges in the field of women’s rights and media objectivity.