"Italy on the same level as Turkey", Xhufi: Mattarella should have been reserved a high-level reception

2022-09-08 20:14:25Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Italy on the same level as Turkey", Xhufi: Mattarella should have
Sergio Mattarella and Edi Rama

Historian Pëllumb Xhufi considers the visit that the Italian president, Sergio Mattarella, made today to our country very important. However, according to Xhufi, the reception reserved for him should have been of a higher level.

"Other presidents have also come here, President Ciampi, before him Scalfaro, and then Napolitano. Political contacts pave the way for the development of relations in other fields. It is significant that the president of Italy, friend of Albania, highly respected in Italy, leaves his mark with this visit.

It would be good if President Matarella was received at more dignified levels, as he deserves. I don't know what message is conveyed by the reception from the Minister of Education, perhaps relations in the field of culture and education are a priority with Italy, while we have other priorities.

When Berlusconi came, the whole government lined up, even though it didn't have any merit. The entire government lined up at the airport, over-the-top in anticipation. But today's was also lacking ", said Xhufi on MCN TV.

Nxhufi said that Italy and Turkey remain the two partner countries of Albania in Europe, although relations with both have some nuances. 

"Relations with Italy are no less strong than those with Turkey. Both are very important partners. In relations with Turkey, there are also personal relations between Rama and President Erdogan. There is nothing wrong. But in the West, personal relationships are not overrated. A prime minister or president is simply considered a representative of his country".


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