"It violates integration"/ The Austrian President in Tirana issues a powerful message: Give up immediately...

The Austrian president has called on the Albanian government to implement the key reforms of the integration process and to give up the golden passports. In a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Bajrma Begaj, the Austrian head of state emphasized that this undermines the reform process.

"very good progress for the screening process with the EU and I hope that further steps will be taken as soon as possible. According to the new methodology, the focus is on essential issues such as the rule of law, fundamental rights and independent justice, and in this context we encourage Albania to develop reforms in these sectors. This means giving up an idea that is under discussion, if it would undermine the credibility of the reform process, as stated by the Albanian government for golden passports. Austria will be a supporter of the membership and it will remain so".

The deepening of cooperation is the focus of the visit of Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen to Albania. the Austrian head of state announced the opening of the economic forum today in our country. According to him, the main point is the development of energy cooperation.

"Over 50 Austrian businesses operate in Albania and I am honored that this afternoon we will open the economic forum, where the main point is the development of cooperation in renewable energy and environmentally friendly infrastructure. 20 businesses from Austria have joined my invitation and we are here to provide our expertise in the common interest", said Van der Bellen.

He said that Austria supports reform in justice and cooperation in the field of education.

"The Austrian Development Agency is active in Albania and is the main supporter in the reform of justice. The two Ministers of Justice are signing a declaration of cooperation, cooperation in education. I visited the Austrian school in Shkodër and it enjoys a very good reputation. It is a strong point for computer science and communication sciences. It strengthens the offer for qualified employees".