Hatzidakis at an event for the Independence of Albania: Support for the country's European path

Messages of further strengthening of greek-Albanian relations on the way to albania's accession To the EU were sent during a crowded event at the "Great Britain" hotel on Friday evening (21/11), organized by the albanian embassy in Athens on the occasion of the celebration of 113 years since the declaration of the country's independence (28/11/1912).

According to Maria Mourelato's detailed report in "NEA", the gala dinner was attended by members of the Greek government, including: Deputy prime minister Kostis Hatzidakis, the minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias and the deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Haris TheocharisFrom the opposition, Dimitris Mantzos and Pavlos Christidis participated, while also present was Mayor of Athens Haris Doukas.

From the albanian political scene, the following were present: Head of The Socialist party Parliamentary Group Taulant Balla, the Member of Parliament for the Vlora region Vasilis Lagios and the mayor of Himara Vangelis Tavos.

During the event, the ambassador of Albania in Athens, Luela Hajdaraga, publicly thanked the mayor of Athens for the cooperation and especially for the illumination of Omonia Square with Albanian colors on November 28.

In her greeting, she made extensive reference to "success story" of the Albanian economy, in Tirana's international initiatives and in increasing tourist and investment activity of the country. At the same time, he officially announced the visit of the Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Elisa Spiropali to Athens on December 16, where he will meet with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis and issues will be raised energy, trade, connectivity, Albania's European path and maritime zones.

From the Greek government's perspective, the Kostis Hatzidakis expressed his wishes for the national anniversary of Albania in both Greek and Albanian, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between Greece and Albania in the fields of energy, connectivity and digital innovationHe Also stressed that "Greece supports Albania's European perspective".

Conclusion? Bygone, forgotten, and if we said no more about veto and rights of the Greek minority, bread and salt. We hope that the Albanians will say the same about the issue of maritime zones, although we doubt it since, as has been proven, they are more stable in their foreign policy.