Albania in the "Three Seas Initiative", Begaj from Warsaw: Contribution to regional security, bridge between Southeast Europe and NATO

The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, announced today from Warsaw the acceptance of Albania as an associated participating country in the “Three Seas Initiative”, a platform composed of EU countries located between the Baltic Sea, the Black Sea and the Adriatic. During the “Three Seas Initiative” Summit held today in Poland, President Begaj emphasized the importance of Albania’s full membership in this strategic platform.

"Our presence within the Three Seas Initiative would further consolidate the southeastern wing of this initiative and enhance its role in the strategic perspective, especially in matters of security cooperation, democratic sustainability and transatlantic coordination," declared President Begaj to the leaders of the member countries and strategic partners of the initiative.

According to him, Albania, as a member of NATO and in negotiations for EU membership, with its presence guarantees consolidation and brings joint progress to the Three Seas Initiative.

Begaj emphasized Albania's role as an important contributor to regional security and a bridge between Southeast Europe and the Euro-Atlantic space.

During his speech, President Begaj stated that Albania is clear and determined to be part of the Three Seas Initiative, as it strongly believes in the fundamental values ​​of this project and such an aspiration is based on conviction and contribution.

While describing the Three Seas Initiative as a necessary pillar for continental stability in the face of geopolitical uncertainties, the President of the Republic stated:

"We believe that this platform offers concrete opportunities for joint progress and we are also more than convinced that Albania would be an added value to the initiative, both in political and economic terms."

The Head of State listed Albania's final steps in the European Union membership negotiations, reaffirming Albania's will to close them within two years and full membership in the Union in 2030.

Stressing the importance of connectivity through projects, President Begaj underlined during his speech at the summit that Albania is committed to developing infrastructure in the energy, transport and digitalization sectors. (A2 Televizion)