Press release

Pristina

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Xhelal Sveçla, at the invitation of his counterpart in the Government of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Taulant Balla, made an official visit to Albania. During this visit, they agreed that the Kosovo Police will join the Joint Migration Taskforce. This cooperation will be implemented through the coordination of the law enforcement authorities of the Republic of Albania and the United Kingdom.

At the meeting, Minister Sveçla expressed the full readiness of the Republic of Kosovo to join forces in the Joint Migration Taskforce. The aim of this initiative is to coordinate actions in migration control, build databases and develop joint investigations to reduce illegal movements and organized crime in this area.

 

At the Joint Oversight Committee meeting, representatives of the delegations presented the Taskforce's achievements so far and plans for the future in the fight against this illegal activity. Minister Sveçla expressed his full readiness for cooperation and coordination of the actions of the institutions of Kosovo with those of Albania and the United Kingdom in this direction.

 

The participation of the Republic of Kosovo in this joint Taskforce proves the government's commitment to regional security and to addressing the criminal challenges of migration. Minister Mr. Xhelal Sveçla said he is looking forward to the next meeting to be held in Pristina, which was received with great enthusiasm by the participants.


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