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Poland urges EU to accelerate membership talks with Albania

Xinhua, December 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

Albania has shown that it is an important element for security and stability in Europe and the region and in this regard, European Union(EU) should move faster to start membership talks with Albania, Polish Prime Minister Beata Syzdlo said here Friday.

Syzdlo was received by her Albanian counterpart Edi Rama at the latter's office, media here reported.

Following their meeting, the two premiers had a joint press conference during which Poland confirmed its unwavering support to Albania's EU aspirations, Rama's cabinet informed.

"We are ready to support Albania and also ready to share our experience of pre-adherence stage. We had to carry out a string of reforms until the EU membership," Syzdlo said.

On his part, the Albanian leader praised Poland's support while he stressing the two countries had to enhance cooperation as there is a lot of untapped potential.

The duo also signed several agreements on cooperation in culture, investment agencies and chambers of commerce. Enditem