RIGA, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has expressed his support for Albania's accession to the European Union (EU) during a meeting here with Albanian President Bajram Begaj who is on a two-day visit to the Baltic country.
The two leaders focused on bilateral relations, economic exchange, and cooperation on tourism and transport during the meeting on Tuesday, according to the office of the Latvian President.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina, who also met with Begaj, echoed Rinkevics' support for Albania on its path to EU accession. She highlighted the developing relations between the two countries, as well as the potential to expand cooperation on ICT, tourism and trade.
Begaj said that Latvia has been an inspiration for Albania on its path to membership in the EU. ■
