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Zelenskyy reveals details of his visit to Albania

Zelenskyy reveals details of his visit to Albania Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Getty Images)
Author: Liliana Oleniak

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave details of his visit to Albania on February 28, according to Zelenskyy's Telegram and local media.

"Today I am working in Tirana. I will meet with an uncompromising friend of Ukraine, Edi Rama, and take part in the Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit," Zelenskyy says.

In addition, according to the President, they will hold talks with the head of the Albanian government and his team on defense and political cooperation, support for the Peace Formula, and work on security agreements.

"Albania is one of the countries that joined the G7 Vilnius Declaration, for which we are very grateful," Zelenskyy states.

He notes that the Ukraine-Southeast Europe format, which is being held for the second time, will discuss a common path to the Euro-Atlantic goal.

"I will propose to support Ukraine's efforts to ensure a just and lasting peace, the organization of the Global Peace Summit in Switzerland. I will hold bilateral meetings with the summit participants," the Ukrainian leader adds.

Agenda

According to local media, Zelenskyy will hold a series of meetings today, starting at 9 a.m.

"According to the agenda, at 9 a.m., Zelensky will be met by Prime Minister Rama in the Prime Minister's office, where they will then have a one-on-one meeting," writes NewsBomb.

At about 9:30 a.m., a bilateral meeting between the two delegations is scheduled, as well as the signing of an agreement between Albania and Ukraine.

"At 1:30 p.m., the Prime Minister and President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a joint press conference," the journalists specify.

Zelenskyy's visit to Albania

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Albania for the Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit on February 28. The next day, on February 29, the EU-Western Balkans Leaders Summit will take place, which is expected to focus on the new EU Growth and Stability Plan.

The talks on Ukraine in Albania are the latest in a series of meetings organized in European countries such as Malta, France, and Switzerland.