The President of the Constitutional Court, Fiona Papajorgji, today received in a courtesy meeting the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Albania, Nicholas Abbott, accompanied by John Walker, Second Secretary for Political, Internal and Justice Affairs.

During the meeting, Ambassador Abbott praised the role of the Constitutional Court in strengthening the rule of law and expressed support for initiatives aimed at ensuring institutional independence. President Papajorgji emphasized the importance of open dialogue with international partners, discussing the Court’s role in safeguarding fundamental rights and the latest developments in its activity.

Official Statement:

On February 11, 2026, the President of the Constitutional Court, Ms. Fiona Papajorgji, received in a courtesy meeting His Excellency Nicholas Abbott, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Albania, who was accompanied by Mr. John Walker, Second Secretary for Political, Internal and Justice Affairs.

Ambassador Abbott underlined the importance of the Constitutional Court’s engagement in strengthening the rule of law and expressed full support for initiatives that ensure institutional independence. President Papajorgji highlighted the importance of open dialogue with international partners in consolidating constitutional justice, focusing on the Court’s role and function in upholding the rule of law and protecting fundamental rights, as well as on the latest developments in the Court’s activity.

The meeting also addressed opportunities to further strengthen professional cooperation, exchange experiences, and support initiatives aimed at enhancing institutional standards and transparency.