During the visit in Brussels, the Albanian Interior Minister met with members of the European Parliament, Eduard Kukan and Gianni Pitella. MEP Eduard Kukan said during the meeting that Albania’s achievements have positive ratings in Brussels. “We are trying to open negotiations. The reforms must continue”, Kukan said.He added in a conversation with Interior Minister Xhafaj that there is a good atmosphere within the EU institutions in Brussels, and Albania has made progress. Kukan underlined that they have started many processes that need to be completed and in this context the Ministry of Interior has a key role.”As I have often said, the EU will help, but you are the one who will do the process,” Kukan said.Minister Xhafaj thanked the MEP for the assistance provided to the justice reform and stressed that implementation remains a very important process.

At the meeting with MEP Gianni Pitella, Xhafaj presented the priorities and the political document of the Ministry of Interior.Xhafaj asked the EU to pursue the process of implementing the justice reform. According to him, this reform could be an example for the region.The Minister informed the EP MPs on the results of 2017 in the anti-cannabis war and introduced them with general details from the Action Plan against Organized Crime and Criminal Groups / Operation “Power of Law”.The Minister underlined that given the progress made, the government expects 2018 to be crucial to the country’s European path. The minister stressed that the political will and commitment of the government to strengthen the rule of law are steadfast./tvklan.al