President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Miguel Angel Martinez in an exclusive interview for “Zëri i Popullit”
ALBANIA MUST CARRY OUT REFORMS IN ORDER TO FULFIL THE ASPIRATIONS OF THE ALBANIAN PEOPLE
MARTINEZ emphasizes:
- Other countries will have the obligation to support Albania's aspirations; the Albanians will support the needs of others.
- Albania needs a constitution that is democratic.
- The NANO issue has never been only a matter of solidarity; it has also been about democracy. In the Inter-Parliamentary Union there are socialists who have raised the NANO issue; I can say it is the whole Inter-Parliamentary Union, meaning liberal democrats, conservatives...
Moreover, two weeks ago Albania had the news, the experts confirmed, and we valued that we were moving well and excellently, the progress examines us with the Albanians. The new thing attracted attention because it was such an important place; it was not in the lesson to replace a press. For the short period, finally. But should Albania do it?
Do you think this country should go through the first reforms of democracy in such a safe way? Yes.
Do you think Albania should have a democratic constitution? Yes, it is essential.
And regarding the Nano case, do you think it has to do with human rights and democracy?
Yes, I think so. It is not simply a matter of solidarity; it is a matter that concerns democracy and political rights.
In the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Nano case was raised by the socialists, but not only by them. I can say that everyone is there: democrats, liberals, conservatives...
We want Albania to be part of the European family, and for that it must meet democratic standards.
We have discussed elections, the role of the opposition, press freedom and respect for institutions. Albania must continue on this path.
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