Greece’s Foreign Ministry described Albania’s response on Saturday regarding the country’s commitment to respect and fully protect individual, religious and property rights of the minorities as “very encouraging.”
The statement follows an incident that occurred at the Holy Church of Saint Athanasios in Dhërmi, Himarë, when residents of Greek-descent tried to stop local authorities from demolishing the church.
“As has been the case until now, Greece will be at our neighbouring country’s side on its course toward Europe, on the condition, of course, that Albania fully meets all of its obligations provided for by international law and the European acquis,” the Greek Ministry said in a statement on Sunday, adding that it is awaiting a response and the taking of immediate measures by the Albanian government regarding the incident.
(Source: ANA-MPA)
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