In the course of the joint meeting, which took place in the US Congress to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the NATO, Acting Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Gent Cakaj met the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.
In this meeting, they shared their common stance to the strengthening of the Euro-Atlantic Alliance, with the fact being underlined that, as well as bringing security and stability, such Alliance has facilitated creation of conditions conducive to the sustainable economic development and the strengthening of the political and cultural exchanges.
“The peoples of the countries on both sides of the Atlantic, being members of the Alliance, share the same values and aspirations based on the principles of democracy, freedom, and equality,” Acting Minister Cakaj said.
Discussions also revolved around the political developments in our region, and the constructive role Albania has played and continues to play for the purpose of the development and integration of our entire region into the Euro-Atlantic structures.
“Albania has always appreciated the strategic partnership with the United States, with this partnership being one of the key elements in Albania’s foreign policy and commitment to our region,’ Acting Minister Cakaj underlined.
The Speaker of the US House of Representatives Pelosi said that the USA without reserve offered support to Albania on its path towards its full membership of the NATO 10 years ago, and will continue to do so also with regard to Albania’s aspiration to join the European Union.