TIRANA - Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc, who is currently in Tirana for formal talks, met Turkish businessmen living in Albania on Monday.
Arinc said, "we are working to boost commercial and cultural cooperation between Turkey and Albania. Trade volume currently amounts to 200 million USD. We should increase this figure."
Noting that Turkey always supported Albania and it was determined to do so, Arinc stated that there should be solidarity among Turkish investors in this country.
Later on, Arinc had a meeting with representatives of several press organs in Albania. Recalling that Albanian Prime Minister and EU executives signed an agreement (the Stabilization and Association Agreement) today, Arinc indicated, "this agreement is a very important one."
Arinc stressed that Turkey extended great support to Albania's NATO membership, adding that Turkey was loyal to its commitments.