TIRANA, Oct 6 /ATA/ The Brdo-Brijuni Process Summit is taking place today in Golem, Kavajë.
President of the Republic Bajram Begaj is hosting the leaders of the member states of the Brdo-Brijuni Process, alongside the President of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, and the President of Croatia, Zoran Milanović, representing the co-chairing countries of the initiative.
In his opening remarks at the summit, President Begaj stated that Albania is proud to host the Brdo-Brijuni Process Summit today, alongside Slovenia and Croatia. “As co-chairs of the Brdo-Brijuni Process Presidency, we view the strengthening of this platform’s role as an important regional mechanism,” he emphasized.
“The topics to be discussed today include regional cooperation, good neighborly relations, European integration, the EU Growth Plan, youth, and the development of policies aimed at retaining a skilled workforce — particularly young people — in our countries,” stated President Begaj.
President Begaj emphasized that Albania supports regional dialogue with a focus on cooperation and the European integration process, while also acknowledging the progress achieved in these areas.
“For us, regional cooperation remains the primary instrument for the integration of the region into the European Union, and we must continue to exchange our experiences and knowledge in order to achieve even more tangible results through the Brdo-Brijuni Process,” said President Begaj.
The summit will revolve around regional issues and the integration processes of the Western Balkans.
The discussions will focus on regional cooperation, fostering good neighborly relations, European integration, the EU Growth Plan, youth issues, and the drafting of policies to retain a skilled workforce, particularly among the younger generation.
This summit is expected to come up with relevant conclusions, regarded as a catalyst for enhancing cooperation among the participating countries and advancing their progress.
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia are part of the Brdo-Brijuni Process, an initiative launched in 2010 by Slovenia and Croatia, two EU member states.
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