Meeting of K. Mitsotakis with representatives of the Greek National Minority in Albania

The Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met at the Maximos Palace with a delegation of the Democratic Union of the Greek National Minority “OMONIA” and the Party of the Union for Human Rights, with which he discussed in detail, key issues that concern our compatriots in Albania.

During the meeting, special emphasis was placed on securing the right of self-determination of members of the minority, through the adoption of relevant legislation by the Albanian state, especially with a view to conducting a population census next autumn.

The ongoing cadastral registration in Albania was also discussed, which should fully and unquestionably safeguard the property rights of minority members. Kyriakos Mitsotakis reaffirmed the full support of the Greek government to our expatriates and informed them that a regulation for the increase of the National Pension of expatriates and returnees will be submitted within the week and will be voted on next week.

He also stressed that full respect for minority rights is at the heart of Greece’s bilateral relations with Albania, as well as the neighboring country’s accession to the European Union.

The meeting was attended by the General President of DEEEM OMONIA Vassilis Kagios, the President of the Human Rights Party Evangelos Doules, the Vice President of DEEEM OMONIA George Tzoumakas and the General Secretary of DEEEM OMONIA Dimitris. On behalf of the government, the Director of the Diplomatic Office of the Prime Minister, Ambassador Eleni Sourani, Ambassador Anna-Maria Boura and the Deputy Government Spokesperson, Aristotle Peloni, participated.

Source: Capital

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