Albania's Rama De-escalates Diplomatic Row Over Migration Deal Comments
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has de-escalated a diplomatic controversy triggered by his Foreign Minister Igli Hoxha’s remarks regarding the Italian-Albanian migration agreement. Hoxha suggested in an interview with Euractiv that the deal, which allows Albania to host asylum seekers for Italy, might expire after 2030 when Albania potentially joins the European Union. These comments sparked a political uproar in Italy, challenging Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s migration policy. Initially, Rama accused the media outlet of publishing misleading quotes, but he subsequently clarified his stance on social media, reaffirming that the protocol remains valid as long as Italy desires it. This clarification prompted a brief expression of gratitude from Meloni. Rama later extended personal apologies to the interviewing journalist, stating there were no hard feelings. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding migration policies in Europe and the diplomatic balancing act Albania performs between its EU aspirations and bilateral agreements with member states like Italy.
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