Meta: Only Free And Fair Elections Will Clean Politics From Crime

Nga OraNews Përditësimi i fundit 2 Shtator 2020, 14:04

President Ilir Meta is convinced that only free and fairelections will clean politics of crime.

The statement was made by the head of state from Vlora,this morning after participating in the Scientific Conference on "VloraNational War, war for the protection and reconfirmation of Independence".

Ilir Meta: "I think the time has come for everything in our country to be cleaned through free and fair elections and to have democratic and legitimate institutions. Only free and fair elections clean politics of criminal or corrupt elements, who, for the interests of various groups, seek to hold hostage the functioning of the rule of law in a fully European manner."

The day before, US Ambassador Yuri Kim called onpolitical party leaders to take responsibility and vett each candidate: Do notrun corrupt or criminal.

New CEC, Meta: If there is a will, an issue that is simply resolved

Regarding the formation of the new CEC, Meta said thatif there is a will to respect the June 5 agreement, this issue can be resolvedquite simply.

Ilir Meta: "These seem small things to the CEC. If there is a will, these issues can be resolved quite simply. If there is a will for free and democratic elections, I see no reason why they should not be elected. If there is a will to honor the June 5 agreement, I see no problem. These are all details. "

Election date, Meta: I will consult with party leaders

The president said he would consult with party leaders toset a date for the election.

Ilir Meta: "We can not say anything because I have to listen to the representatives of political parties and then we will speak for sure. I have requested a meeting with all the leaders of the parliamentary forces, they are welcome, then we will have a more final assessment. "

Negotiations on the maritime border with Greece, Meta: Beware of public statements

Regarding the resumption ofnegotiations on the maritime border with Greece, Meta said that there will bebehavior in accordance with the constitution on his part, and invited politicalactors to be careful with the statements.

Ilir Meta: "On this issue, I think that my behavior has been and will be only state, constitutional and responsible. I call on everyone to be careful with their behavior in public, so that they do not inadvertently make statements that can be used to the detriment of Albania by anyone. "