Albania and Greece see a renewed opportunity to resolve longstanding bilateral issues and strengthen strategic cooperation, their prime ministers said after talks in Athens on Wednesday.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said progress in relations between the two countries had been significant, while reaffirming Athens’ support for Albania’s path toward European Union membership.
“It is always important to assess the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral relations and to reiterate our continued support for your difficult path toward the European Union,” Mitsotakis said during a meeting with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama.
He added that both sides now had “an important opportunity” to address unresolved issues and consolidate what he described as a “true friendship” between the two nations.
Rama said Tirana was ready to move forward on previously agreed initiatives, including a strategic partnership framework aimed at resolving outstanding disputes.
“We are very eager to continue and complete what we have agreed together — a bold strategic partnership document where all issues are addressed and no unresolved matters remain between us,” Rama said.
Strategic timing
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Delphi Economic Forum, as Albania seeks to advance its EU accession process and Greece positions itself as a key regional partner.
Relations between the two neighbours have improved in recent years, though disputes over maritime boundaries and minority rights have remained sensitive.
Analysts say the renewed emphasis on dialogue reflects broader regional dynamics, with the Western Balkans gaining importance in the European Union’s geopolitical agenda.