Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 12 October 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs

EU Expansion: Discussion

H.E. Mr. Qirjako Qirko:

I thank the Deputy for his question. My country supported President Macron's initiative. There has been a delay in the process of the integration of the western Balkans. There has been a concern in all countries of the western Balkans because we thought we had been left or even forgotten but this initiative makes us part of the discussion. Taking into consideration what is happening in Ukraine, being part of a family and being at the table is important. All western-oriented countries will talk and discuss the concerns of the moment. In principle, my Government supports this and the prime minister has been active in the process and was at the meeting on 6 October.

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