Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, Edita Tahiri received the Ambassador of Albania to Kosovo, Mr. Islam Lauka.
During the meeting it was discussed on extending the cooperation between the two countries, and the excellent relations between Kosovo and Albania were praised.
Moreover, the reaching of an agreement on integrated border management between the two independent and sovereign states, Kosovo and Serbia was highly regarded. It was also stated that this agreement provides an opportunity to collaborate for greater border security and control as well as the implementation of European values for opening borders.
Deputy Prime Minister Tahiri stated that the Integrated Border Management (IBM) is a European concept that should be applied between states aspiring to join the EU as preparation for integration into the Schengen area.
Also Ms. Tahiri expressed her appreciation on the support that she received on the issue of borders from the Albanian Foreign Minister Edmond Haxhinasto at the Tirana airport upon return from Brussels.
Moreover, Ambassador Lauka stated that the agreement reached on Integrated Border Management is a typical state agreement such as the one reached between Albania and Montenegro.
The two interlocutors assessed that in the future work should also be conducted in the benefit of the two countries, and that the two countries have very good opportunities to interact in the way of European integration.
Last modified: July 31, 2022