Rama in Poland: Reconstruction of Ukraine and integration of the Balkans into the EU, processes that reinforce each other

2026-06-25 12:31:00, Politikë CNA

Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered his speech at the Ukraine Reconstruction Conference taking place in Poland.

Rama said that the greatest meaning of this conference is that while Ukraine is rebuilding, it is also defending itself.

He emphasized that Albania's conviction is that Ukraine must secure peace with the same determination with which it is defending its freedom.

Among other things, he added that the reconstruction of Ukraine and the European integration of the Western Balkans are two processes that reinforce each other and complement Europe.

"I am sure that the best contribution you expect from me is a short word, that is what I will do. I believe that the concept of this meeting is very simple: if reconstruction waits until the last bullet is fired, then it will already be too late. And that is precisely why we are here today."

Meanwhile, Ukraine is rebuilding, while at the same time defending itself. This is the great meaning of this conference. Albania is here with a very simple conviction: Ukraine must secure peace with the same determination with which it is defending its freedom.

On the other hand, we see the reconstruction of Ukraine and the European integration of the Western Balkans as mutually reinforcing processes. Both are about completing Europe, strengthening its resilience, and reducing strategic vulnerabilities.

"Of course, reconstruction is not charity, but strategy. It is not just about repairing what has been destroyed, but about building a democratic, European, modern and sustainable Ukraine, showing that all of Europe is capable of doing this. And, in conclusion of this short speech, which I am convinced that you will appreciate, Ukraine is rebuilding the courage of Europe. Europe must help rebuild the future of Ukraine ," said Rama. /CNA