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German FM stresses importance of judicial reform in Albania

Xinhua, June 15, 2016 Adjust font size:

Visiting German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Tuesday stressed the importance of judicial reform, setting it as a precondition for Albania's entry into the European Union (EU).

"We need a democratic Albania with an independent judiciary (that is able to) fight corruption," Steinmeier told a joint press conference with his Albanian counterpart Ditmir Bushati.

During their talks, Bushati and Steinmeier reaffirmed the excellent ties between Albania and Germany as well as the two countries' common will to boost their all-around cooperation.

The ministers also discussed the latest developments in the region, security challenges and the Western Balkan countries' integration into the EU.

Steinmeier noted that Albania is an important partner for Germany and plays a special role in the region.

The top German diplomat also met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Lulzim Basha on Tuesday. Endi