On-going intensive meetings of Acting Minister Cakaj in Brussels continue with the next stopover on the European Commission offices where he met with Enlargement Commissioner Johannes Hahn.
The progress of reforms related to the European agenda and expectations for a positive assessment of them in the commission’s report and decision-making of member countries in June were discussed in the meeting.
The Acting Minister praised the importance of a fair and positive report by the European Commission on the progress of five key priorities, which will serve as a solid basis for Council’s decision-making.
He underlined the fact that a positive decision of the Council to open membership negotiations would provide an encouraging message by pushing for a new dynamic not only for Albania but also for the region.
Commissioner Hahn encouraged the continuation of reforms and expressed his support for further advancement of the country on the European path as a national interest that should overcome daily conflicts and political party interest.