Minister Spiropali in Zagreb as Croatia Reaffirms Strong Support for Albania’s EU Path

During the official visit of the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Elisa Spiropali, to Zagreb, President Zoran Milanović emphasized Croatia’s full support for Albania’s swift integration into the European Union. President Milanović praised Albania’s achievements and its role in regional security and stability, describing the bilateral relationship as a regional benchmark.
Minister Spiropali met with her Croatian counterpart, Gordan Grlić Radman, to discuss ways to strengthen institutional cooperation. This includes preparations for the first intergovernmental meeting (G2G) and the joint commission on economic relations, both of which aim to increase trade and investment. The ministers emphasized shared infrastructure and energy objectives, as well as the importance of security cooperation under the Albania-Croatia-Kosovo trilateral agreement codified in the Joint Declaration on Defense Cooperation.
Discussions focused on regional projects such as the Blue Corridor, Corridor VIII, and the Three Seas Initiative, while both sides emphasized the strategic necessity of developing the Adriatic-Ionian gas pipeline branch to enhance energy connectivity between Croatia and TAP.
The minister praised the Croatian government for its ongoing political and technical support, noting that Croatia’s experience with EU membership is an encouraging example for Albania.