{"id":84815,"date":"2026-05-26T17:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T15:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=84815"},"modified":"2026-05-26T18:34:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T16:34:04","slug":"hoxha-meets-minister-benjamin-haddad-france-supports-albanias-eu-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/hoxha-meets-minister-benjamin-haddad-france-supports-albanias-eu-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Hoxha Meets Minister Benjamin Haddad, France Supports Albania\u2019s EU Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"282\">Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, praised relations between Albania and France following a meeting held in Brussels with the French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"496\">In a post on the social media platform X, Hoxha emphasized that the discussions focused on the European Union enlargement process, the situation in the Western Balkans, and the importance of regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"498\" data-end=\"675\">According to Hoxha, France continues to support Albania\u2019s European path and plays a key role during the decisive stages of the country\u2019s accession process to the European Union.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"696\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"696\">Full statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"990\">\u201cI am very pleased with today\u2019s meeting with the French Minister for European Affairs, Benjamin Haddad, with whom we held a substantial discussion, particularly regarding the European Union enlargement process, the situation in the Western Balkans, and the importance of regional cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1324\">The dynamics of relations between Albania and France have never been richer, stronger, or more promising. I expressed my deep gratitude for France\u2019s clear and unwavering stance in support of a more enlarged, united, stronger, and always solidaristic Europe, capable of responding to the challenges of an increasingly troubled world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1496\">I also praised the Minister\u2019s personal commitment to supporting Albania\u2019s European journey, especially during the decisive stages of the European Union accession process.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1882\">Beyond the strengthened political dialogue, our bilateral partnership is being materialized through tangible projects with direct benefits for our citizens. 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