During the visit of Prime Minister Rama in Paris, the governments of Albania and France signed a series of agreements that put the framework of bilateral cooperation between the two countries at a strategic level.
The parties confirmed the special relationship between Albania and France as well as the importance of long-term cooperation between the two countries in the field of rule of law, protection and security bilaterally, regionally and beyond.
At a special meeting with French counterpart Bernard Cazeneuve, Prime Minister Edi Rama thanked him on behalf of the Albanian government for the support of France in the process of European integration of our country, as well as for France’s increased attention and commitment to the progress of regional processes and projects.
Prime Minister Cazeneuve praised the progress of the country and of reforms in the field of rule of law, and the successful efforts in the fight against corruption and organized crime. He also thanked the Albanian counterpart for Albania’s’ cooperation with French authorities in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
Both parties focused on the triple importance of the implementation of justice reform as a necessary reform to enhance the credibility of the justice institutions, as well as its impact on security and on strengthening the rule of law in the economy. France noted also the special role of Albania in the democratic stability in the region.
At the end of the meeting, in the presence of the two Prime Ministers, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Bushati and French ministers Fekl, Désir and Todeschini signed a statement of strategic partnership between the two countries, as well as agreements for cooperation in the field of defence and security.