The European Union remains determined to proceed with enlargement involving the six Western Balkan countries, with EU officials stating that Albania and Montenegro are currently leading the process.
European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, held high-level meetings in Greece, from where she received assurances of support for this process.
“Greece is an important partner in the European Union enlargement, bordering several candidate countries. In Athens with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, I discussed the recent positive developments in Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, Moldova, as well as the path of enlargement towards the European Union for the Western Balkans,” said Marta Kos.
Greece’s commitment to the region’s integration was also confirmed by Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis during his meeting in Athens with Commissioner Kos.
“The Greek government is strongly committed to the enlargement process, particularly in the Western Balkans, and will play a decisive role in driving progress during its Presidency of the Council at a crucial moment next year.”
The discussions between Commissioner Marta Kos and senior Greek officials also focused on relations with Turkey and all European Union member states, particularly Cyprus.
