Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha: "I had a good first meeting with Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha in Brussels. 

I briefed my colleague on the battlefield situation, ongoing peace efforts, and the importance of increasing pressure on Russia to force it to end this war. 

We also exchanged views on European integration and emphasized the importance of maintaining momentum on the EU paths of both Ukraine and the Western Balkans.  

A united and stronger Europe is impossible without the full integration of those who share and defend European values. 

We coordinated further bilateral contacts and agreed to remain in close touch on the next joint steps".