Albania in Egypt

Official Twitter Profile of the Embassy of the Republic of Albania to Egypt

[Megi Fino @MegiFi]

📍 Privileged to represent Albania at the 5th Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy in 🇪🇸 Madrid earlier this week.

In my intervention, I reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to advancing gender equality through inclusive policies, gender-responsive budgeting, and stronger accountability mechanisms.
As Vice-President of the Executive Board of UN Women and as facilitator of the UN Women Strategic Plan 2026–2029 process, Albania remains fully committed to advancing these objectives at both national and international levels. Financing is never gender neutral, the way resources are allocated can either reduce inequalities or reinforce them.

🇦🇱 Albania remains committed to placing gender equality at the heart of development financing and public policymaking, because investing in women and girls means investing in stronger economies, more resilient societies, and a more sustainable future.

[Albanian MEFA 🇦🇱 @AlbanianDiplo]

On the occasion of Sweden’s National Day, Albania extends its warmest wishes to the Kingdom of Sweden and its people. 🇦🇱🇸🇪

In recent years, Albania and Sweden have brought their partnership to new heights, strengthening cooperation across many areas and deepening the ties between our peoples. United by shared democratic values and our alliance within NATO, our countries continue to build an increasingly close and forward-looking relationship.

Albania highly values Sweden’s steadfast support for our European path and looks forward to further expanding our friendship and cooperation in the years ahead.

Glad nationaldag, Sverige!

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

In #Thessaloniki 23 years ago, the EU declared: the future of the Western Balkans is in the EU.

Today, in Tivat, that message was renewed and made even clearer: that future is now.

#Enlargement
#Horizon2030

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

Finally, great news!

The successful conclusion of negotiations on the gradual elimination of #roaming charges between the European Union and the #WesternBalkans is set to deliver one of the most tangible and meaningful benefits of European integration for citizens and businesses alike.

This achievement will enhance connectivity, facilitate travel and communication, strengthen people-to-people contacts, and create new opportunities for trade, investment, and economic cooperation across Europe. It is also expected to provide a significant boost to mobility and #tourism, particularly in #Albania, by making travel more convenient, affordable, and accessible for millions of European visitors.

More than a technical accomplishment, it represents a concrete step towards the gradual integration of the Western Balkans into the EU Single Market and a more connected #European space. It demonstrates how the enlargement process can generate real and immediate benefits for citizens, even before accession.

Bringing the Western Balkans closer to the European Union must be reflected not only through policies and institutions, but also through practical improvements that people can experience in their everyday lives. Lower communication costs, greater mobility, and stronger regional and European links are clear examples of how integration delivers tangible results.

These commitments were at the heart of today’s discussions at the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat, where leaders reaffirmed their shared determination to accelerate the region’s gradual integration into the European Union through concrete measures that bring citizens and businesses closer together.

A stronger partnership between the European Union and the Western Balkans is an investment not only in the region’s future, but also in Europe’s security, competitiveness, resilience, and cohesion. This is European integration at its best: delivering concrete benefits where they matter most—in the daily lives of our citizens.

#Horizon2030
#Enlargement
#RoamLikeAtHome

[Roberta Metsola @EP_President]

Enlargement makes Europe stronger, fairer, safer and more united.

In Tivat, the message is clear: it's time to make it happen.

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

We meet for the second time in just six months.

At a time of growing geopolitical challenges, enlargement is a strategic investment.

In our shared stability, prosperity and security.

[Pedro Sánchez @sanchezcastejon]

Reforzar Europa pasa por ampliarla, y los Balcanes Occidentales son parte de ese proyecto.

España apoya su camino hacia la UE: más ampliación, más fortaleza, más prosperidad compartida.

[Gitanas Nausėda @GitanasNauseda]

Meeting in Tirana with Albanian President @BajramBegajAL.

A good opportunity to discuss the priorities of Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027, as well as the EU enlargement process.

Lithuania welcomes Albania’s significant progress on its path towards EU integration. We encourage the country to continue implementing all the necessary reforms and strengthening administrative capacity.

[Bajram Begaj @BajramBegajAL]

Today in Tirana, together with the President of Lithuania, @GitanasNauseda, we expressed our shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and translating them into concrete and tangible cooperation for the citizens of our two countries.

President Nausėda assured me of Lithuania’s full support for Albania’s EU accession process and for the enlargement of the EU to include the countries of the Western Balkans during Lithuania’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the first half of 2027.

We also reaffirmed that Albania and Lithuania, as two NATO member states, share the same vision for Euro-Atlantic security and will continue to contribute to peace, security, and stability.

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[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

Congratulations, @TKajzer, on your appointment as Slovenia’s Minister of Foreign and European Affairs.

I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen the excellent partnership between 🇦🇱 and 🇸🇮, deepen our political dialogue, and expand cooperation across areas of mutual interest, including trade, investment, connectivity, and people-to-people ties.

Our EU accession path remains our top national priority. Slovenia’s continued support for #Enlargement is invaluable, not only for Albania’s European future, but also as an investment in the stability, prosperity, and resilience of our region as a whole.

I look forward to welcoming you soon in #Tirana.

[Megi Fino @MegiFi]

Pleased to welcome Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of 🇱🇹 Lithuania, Mr. @SigitasMitkus in Tirana. Our discussions reaffirmed the strong friendship between our two countries, our close cooperation as NATO Allies, unwavering support for Ukraine, and the strategic importance of the 🇪🇺 EU enlargement process. We also exchanged views on Lithuania’s preparations for its Presidency of the Council of the EU in the first half of 2027.

Albania highly values Lithuania’s principled support for EU enlargement and looks forward to further strengthening our partnership in areas of mutual interest.
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[Albanian MEFA 🇦🇱 @AlbanianDiplo]

On the occasion of Grundlovsdag, Albania extends its warmest wishes to the Kingdom of Denmark and its people.

Albania and Denmark are allies united by shared values, cooperation within NATO, and a growing friendship between our countries and peoples.

Albania deeply appreciates Denmark’s continued support for our path toward the European Union, as we continue to strengthen the ties that bring us ever closer together.

God grundlovsdag, Danmark!
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[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

Ishte kënaqësi të prisja e takoja sot Kryetarin e Komunës së #Bujanocit, z. Arbër Pajaziti.

Zhvilluam një bashkëbisedim të hapur dhe të frytshëm mbi forcimin e bashkëpunimit me institucionet vendore të shqiptarëve në Luginën e #Preshevës, jo vetëm në planin politik, por edhe përmes nismave dhe projekteve konkrete në fushën e ekonomisë, arsimit, kulturës, rinisë dhe zhvillimit lokal.

Ritheksova vëmendjen e vazhdueshme të Qeverisë së Shqipërisë ndaj çështjeve dhe shqetësimeve të shqiptarëve në Luginë. Mbrojtja dhe promovimi i të drejtave dhe lirive themelore të shqiptarëve atje, respektimi i parimit të barazisë dhe mosdiskriminimit, si dhe ruajtja dhe avancimi i identitetit të tyre kombëtar, gjuhësor e kulturor, mbeten përparësi të qëndrueshme të Ministrisë për Evropën dhe Punët e Jashtme dhe të institucioneve shqiptare.
#Shqipëria do të vijojë të kërkojë zbatimin e standardeve më të larta evropiane dhe ndërkombëtare për mbrojtjen e të drejtave të pakicave, si dhe respektimin e plotë të të drejtave të shqiptarëve në #Serbi.

Shpreha gatishmërinë për të vijuar një komunikim të rregullt dhe të ngushtë me të gjithë përfaqësuesit institucionalë dhe politikë të shqiptarëve të Luginës. Po ashtu, nënvizova rëndësinë e bashkëpunimit dhe koordinimit mes aktorëve dhe subjekteve politike shqiptare në Luginë, si një element kyç për avancimin e interesave, maksimalizimin e impaktit të përfaqësimit politik në funksion të realizimit të të drejtave të tyre legjitime.

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

📍Bruxelles -- Very pleased to meet and catch up with MEP @andreykovatchev.

Our discussion focused on the regional and broader geopolitical dynamics shaping Europe today, including Albania’s EU accession process and the importance of preserving the current momentum of enlargement. We discussed also about the report on #Albania adopted last month by the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, which sends a strong and encouraging message in support of our European path.

At a time of increasing geopolitical uncertainty, #enlargement is a strategic investment in a stronger, more secure, and more united Europe, and is essential for strengthening Europe’s stability, resilience, and geopolitical credibility.

Grateful for Mr. Kovatchev’s continued engagement and support for Albania’s EU accession process and for advancing the #European perspective of the entire region of #WesternBalkans. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

#Horizon2030

[Andrey Kovatchev @andreykovatchev]

Pleased to meet my dear friend, 🇦🇱Minister @HoxhaFer Albania has made great progress on its EU path. Fulfilling the Interim Benchmarks for Cluster 1 and opening all negotiating clusters are important milestones. I encourage Albania to maintain the momentum and advance reforms🇦🇱🇪🇺

[Maxime PREVOT @prevotmaxime]

🇦🇱 Mirë se vini! Delighted to welcome Albanian Foreign Minister @HoxhaFer to Brussels, a friend and a former diplomat who knows this city inside out from his years as Ambassador here. And unfortunately familiar with the typical Belgian rain showers!

We had a meeting full of good news. Belgium will open an embassy in Tirana, a clear signal of the importance we attach to our relationship. And just last week, Albania became the second EU candidate country to receive the IBAR, entering the concluding phase of accession negotiations. That is a remarkable achievement and one we congratulate Albania for warmly.

Belgium encourages Albania to continue on this path with the same determination, particularly on rule of law, judicial independence and the fight against corruption. The path to membership is merit-based, and Albania is proving it can deliver.

We also discussed our bilateral cooperation on justice, police and the fight against organised crime, as well as Albania's constructive role in regional stability. The Western Balkans are high on my agenda. I look forward to visiting Tirana next year for the opening of our embassy.

@BelgiumMFA @AlbanianDiplo

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

📍Bruxelles -- Très heureux d’être à #Bruxelles dans le cadre d’une visite officielle en #Belgique.

Je suis profondément reconnaissant pour l’accueil chaleureux, l’hospitalité généreuse et l’excellente qualité des échanges que j’ai euses avec le Vice-Premier ministre et ministre des Affaires étrangères, des Affaires européennes et de la Coopération au développement, Maxime Prévot @prevotmaxime. 🇦🇱🇧🇪

Notre rencontre a confirmé l’excellence des relations entre l’#Albanie et la #Belgique, ainsi que notre volonté commune d’approfondir le dialogue politique et de renforcer davantage notre partenariat bilatéral.

J’ai salué avec plaisir la décision de la Belgique d’ouvrir une #Ambassade à #Tirana, une initiative concrète et hautement appréciée qui donnera une nouvelle impulsion à notre coopération. Nous avons exprimé notre conviction que cette évolution importante contribuera à développer davantage les échanges économiques, à accroître le commerce et les investissements, à promouvoir le tourisme, à renforcer la coopération dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables et à créer de nouvelles opportunités dans un large éventail de secteurs.

Nos discussions ont également porté sur notre étroite coopération dans les domaines de la justice et de la sécurité, ainsi que sur les défis sécuritaires plus larges auxquels l’Europe est confrontée aujourd’hui. Nous avons échangé sur les évolutions régionales et sur l’importance de maintenir une réponse #européenne forte et unie face aux défis géopolitiques actuels.

Nous avons souligné la contribution précieuse de la communauté #albanaise en Belgique, qui constitue un véritable pont entre nos deux pays et joue un rôle essentiel dans le renforcement des liens humains, culturels et économiques.

J’ai exprimé la profonde reconnaissance de l’Albanie pour le soutien constant de la Belgique à la politique d’#élargissement et à notre processus d’intégration européenne. À la suite de la huitième Conférence intergouvernementale, l’Albanie est entrée dans une nouvelle phase décisive de son parcours d’adhésion à l’Union européenne, avec une priorité claire : poursuivre les réformes nécessaires, faire avancer les négociations et progresser résolument vers l’adhésion à l’Union européenne.

Monsieur le Ministre, cher Maxime, ce sera un grand plaisir pour moi de vous accueillir en Albanie à la première occasion. Je me réjouis de poursuivre nos excellents échanges, de renforcer davantage les liens entre nos deux pays dans le véritable esprit européen, et de vous offrir l’opportunité de découvrir personnellement l’hospitalité albanaise.

À très bientôt.

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📍Brussels - Very pleased to be in #Brussels on an official visit to #Belgium.

I am deeply grateful for the warm welcome, the generous hospitality, and the excellent discussions I had with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Development Cooperation, Maxime Prévot @prevotmaxime. 🇦🇱🇧🇪

Our meeting reaffirmed the excellent relations between #Albania and #Belgium, as well as our shared commitment to deepening political dialogue and further strengthening our bilateral partnership.

I particularly welcomed Belgium’s decision to open an #Embassy in #Tirana, a concrete and highly appreciated step that will give new momentum to our cooperation. We expressed our confidence that this important development will contribute to expanding economic ties, increasing trade and investment, promoting tourism, advancing cooperation in renewable energy, and creating new opportunities across a wide range of sectors.

Our discussions also focused on our close cooperation in the fields of justice and security, as well as on the broader security challenges facing Europe today. We exchanged views on regional developments and the importance of maintaining a strong and united #European response to current geopolitical challenges.

We highlighted the important contribution of the #Albanian community in Belgium, which serves as a valuable bridge between our two countries and plays a key role in strengthening people-to-people, cultural, and economic ties.

I expressed Albania’s deep appreciation for Belgium’s consistent support for #enlargement, our European integration process. Following the successful 8th Intergovernmental Conference, Albania has entered a decisive new phase of its EU accession journey, with a clear focus on delivering the remaining reforms, advancing negotiations, and moving steadily towards membership in the European Union.

Dear Minister, cher Maxime, it will be my great pleasure to reciprocate your #hospitality and welcome you to Albania at the earliest opportunity. I look forward to continuing our excellent discussions, further strengthening the ties between our two countries in the true European spirit, and giving you the opportunity to experience #Albanian hospitality firsthand.

À très bientôt.

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Zeer verheugd om in #Brussel te zijn voor een officieel bezoek aan #België.

Ik ben bijzonder dankbaar voor het warme onthaal, de hartelijke gastvrijheid en de uitstekende gesprekken die ik had met vicepremier en minister van Buitenlandse Zaken, Europese Zaken en Ontwikkelingssamenwerking, Maxime Prévot @prevotmaxime. 🇦🇱🇧🇪

Ons gesprek bevestigde opnieuw de uitstekende betrekkingen tussen #Albanië en #België, evenals onze gedeelde inzet om de politieke dialoog te verdiepen en ons bilateraal partnerschap verder te versterken.

Ik verwelkomde in het bijzonder de beslissing van België om een ambassade in Tirana te openen – een concrete en zeer gewaardeerde stap die onze samenwerking nieuwe dynamiek zal geven. We spraken ons vertrouwen uit dat deze belangrijke ontwikkeling zal bijdragen aan sterkere economische banden, meer handel en investeringen, de bevordering van toerisme, samenwerking op het gebied van hernieuwbare energie en nieuwe kansen in tal van andere sectoren.

Onze besprekingen gingen eveneens over onze nauwe samenwerking op het gebied van justitie, veiligheid en migratie, evenals over de bredere veiligheidsuitdagingen waarmee #Europa vandaag wordt geconfronteerd. We wisselden van gedachten over regionale ontwikkelingen en het belang van een sterke en eensgezinde Europese reactie op de huidige geopolitieke uitdagingen.

We benadrukten ook de belangrijke rol van de Albanese gemeenschap in België, die zo een waardevolle brug vormt tussen onze beide landen en een essentiële rol speelt bij het versterken van de contacten tussen mensen, culturele uitwisselingen en economische relaties.

Ik sprak mijn grote waardering uit voor de voortdurende Belgische steun aan het Europese integratieproces van Albanië. Na de succesvolle 8e Intergouvernementele Conferentie is Albanië een beslissende nieuwe fase van zijn toetredingsproces tot de Europese Unie ingegaan, met een duidelijke focus op het implementeren van de resterende hervormingen, het voortzetten van de onderhandelingen en het langzaam maar zeker dichterbij brengen van het EU-lidmaatschap.

Als navo-bondgenoten staan Albanië en België zij aan zij in hun steun aan Oekraïne, regionale stabiliteit en de verdediging van onze gedeelde democratische waarden en de internationale rechtsorde.

Beste minister, cher Maxime, het zal mij een groot genoegen zijn uw gastvrijheid te beantwoorden en u zo spoedig mogelijk in Albanië te mogen verwelkomen. Ik kijk ernaar uit onze uitstekende gesprekken voort te zetten, de banden tussen onze landen verder te versterken in een ware Europese geest en u kennis te laten maken met de Albanese gastvrijheid.

Tot zeer binnenkort.

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

📍Brussels -- A moment to celebrate, a moment to cheer, a moment for "Gëzuar".

It was a great pleasure to welcome friends & colleagues from EU Member States and institutions to the #Mission of Albania to the EU in Brussels to celebrate, in keeping with a well-established tradition, a key milestone in Albania’s European journey: the successful outcome of the 8th #Intergovernmental Conference and the positive assessment reflected in the Interim Benchmark Assessment Report, #IBAR.

This achievement is the result of years of sustained effort, political commitment, and far-reaching reforms, often challenging, yet essential, undertaken with determination by the Albanian #Government & institutions. It reaffirms a fundamental principle of the enlargement process: progress is, and must remain, merit-based.

We were particularly pleased to celebrate with the Commissioner for Enlargement, our @MartaKosEU. Her engagement and unwavering commitment as well as that of her team, in Brussels and in Albania, to a credible enlargement process have been instrumental in maintaining momentum and strengthening confidence in the transformative power of the #European project.

We are fully aware that the positive IBAR outcome is both an encouragement and a responsibility. It recognizes how far #Albania has come, while setting the stage for the work that lies ahead. One thing is certain: Albania remains fully committed to advancing reforms, moving steadily toward the closure of negotiating chapters, and fulfilling the aspirations of generations of Albanians who see their future firmly anchored in the #EuropeanUnion.

Today's gathering was therefore not only a celebration of an important achievement, but also an opportunity to express our gratitude to all those who have accompanied and supported Albania along this path: the European Commission and other EU institutions, to all Member States for their understanding, support and encouragement, and all our friends who continue to believe in Albania and in the European future of the #WesternBalkans.

A cheer to Albania;
A cheer to our European future;
A chear to a stronger, more united & prosper Europe.🇦🇱🇪🇺

#Horizon2030

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Albania is making fast & concrete progress towards EU accession.

As we gear up to the EU-Western Balkans Summit this Friday, now is the time to further advance on the path towards enlargement.

Follow live my press conference with @ediramaal in Tirana https://t.co/ICgxZ81aLf

[Ferit Hoxha🇦🇱 @HoxhaFer]

📍Brussels -- Very good exchange today with Ms. Els Van Hoof, Chair of the Chamber’s Foreign Affairs Committee, focused on the opportunities for further strengthening the excellent relations between #Albania and #Belgium. 🇦🇱🇧🇪

I conveyed Albania’s sincere appreciation for Belgium’s continued support for EU enlargement and, in particular, for our EU accession process, as well as for the constructive bilateral cooperation that has steadily deepened over the years.

Our discussion highlighted the importance of maintaining a strong and regular political dialogue, including through enhanced #parliamentary exchanges, anchored in our shared commitment to a stronger Europe and guided by a practical, results-oriented approach. Parliamentary diplomacy has an important role to play in fostering mutual understanding, supporting reform processes, and bringing our institutions and societies closer together.

We exchanged views on the renewed momentum of EU enlargement and the strategic importance of the #WesternBalkans for Europe’s security, stability, and prosperity. In this context, I underlined Albania’s determination to continue advancing its reform agenda and to move forward decisively in the accession negotiations.

Grateful to Ms. Van Hoof for her openness, engagement, and leadership. We look forward to further advancing this constructive dialogue and translating it into concrete initiatives that will strengthen the relations between Albania and Belgium. 🤝