Foreign Ministry spokesperson’s response to yesterday’s announcement from the Albanian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson regarding the episodes that took place at the Holy Church of Saint Athanasios in Dhërmi, Himarë

“Yesterday’s announcement from the Albanian Foreign Ministry spokesperson regarding Albania’s commitment to respect for and full protection of the individual, religious and property rights of the minorities in Albania was very encouraging.

As has been the case until now, Greece will be at our neighbouring country’s side on its course towards Europe, on the condition, of course, that Albania fully meets all of its obligations provided for by international law and the European acquis.

This, moreover, is why the Foreign Ministry is awaiting the response of and the taking of immediate measures by the Albanian government regarding what occurred at the Holy Church of Saint Athanasios in Dhërmi, Himarë.”