Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to illegal refugees

2024-09-17 22:21:00, Aktualitet CNA

Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to

The Minister of the Interior, Ervin Hoxha, participated in the meeting of the Interior Ministers of the Berlin Process, together with the counterparts from the Western Balkan countries and the EU countries involved in this platform.

In this meeting, which took place in Berlin, where this process was started 10 years ago by Chancellor Angela Merkel, illegal migration and organized crime were discussed.

The Minister of the Interior proposed the creation of a common framework between the countries of the region and the EU, for the real-time exchange of data and analysis on migratory flows.

Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to

"I informed that a series of initiatives have been undertaken, which have increased not only coordination with the countries of the region and the EU, but also commitments translated into national objectives based on current security challenges. Strengthening the national reintegration mechanism remains very important for Albania.

I proposed the creation of a common framework for the real-time exchange of data and analysis on migratory flows along the Balkan route to the EU.

Referring to operational cooperation against organized crime, I emphasized that 77 operations have been undertaken in cooperation with international partners, half of which are in the field of narcotics and trafficking", Hoxha announced.

During this forum, the minister had meetings with the Deputy Director General of DG Home, Oliver Onidi, as well as with the Minister of State for Border Security and Asylum in the United Kingdom, Angela Eagle.

Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to

"Commissioner Onidi appreciated Albania's progress, which according to him, has shown commitment in advancing the implementation of the EU-Albania Action Plan against irregular migration and the fight against terrorism in the Western Balkans. He underlined Albania's role as one of the best partners in the fight against illegal phenomena, as well as the key steps it has taken for the security of its borders, and respectively, the security of the EU countries.

Regarding the integration process, the Commissioner added the fact that the screening process has been completed and that the time has come to move on to negotiations.

Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to

In the meeting with the British minister, I thanked him for his support and highlighted the results achieved, thanks to the cooperation between the two countries where the joint Task Force is operating, in drastically reducing the number of migrants to England.

We also discussed the organization of a joint dialogue on the fight against organized crime, as another step to deepen cooperation", he emphasizes./ CNA

Ervin Hoxha, at the meeting of the Berlin Process/ From crime, terrorism to