The Embassy of the United States and the EU Delegation in Albania have welcomed the four new judges of the High Court, following the decree of Albanian President Ilir Meta.

The US Ambassador to Tirana, Yuri Kim, tweeted that now that the High Court has the seven members needed, it can hear criminal, civil and administrative cases, adding that the justice reform is going forward.

Congrats to the 4 new judges, of 🇦🇱 High Ct, making 7 total. 👉HC can now hear criminal, civil & admin cases. Thanks to High Judicial Council, which should continue appointments. Thanks also to Pres @ilirmetazyrtar for quickly administering oath. Justice Reform is moving forward!

— Ambassador Yuri Kim (@USAmbAlbania) March 19, 2021

The head of the European Union delegation to Albania, Luigi Soreca, called to speed up the procedures for the other appointments at the High Court while guaranteeing “full support” for this process.

We welcome the appointment by President @ilirmetazyrtar🇦🇱of 4 new judges of the High Court, following proposal by the HJC. It is important now to proceed swiftly to further appointments to the Court. The #EU🇪🇺will continue providing full support to HJC to pursue this objective.

— Luigi Soreca🇪🇺 (@LSorecaEU) March 19, 2021