On June 12, a meeting of the foreign ministers of the “Ukraine – Southeast Europe” format will take place in the capital of Albania, Tirana. This was announced by the head of the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Andrii Sybiha, emphasizing Albania’s key role in supporting Ukraine, particularly through assistance via NATO mechanisms.
This is reported by Kyiv24
Purpose of the Meeting and Key Topics
The event will be co-chaired by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha and his Albanian counterpart, Ferit Hoxha. The main theme of the ministerial meeting is: “Common Challenges, Common Future: Ukraine and Southeast Europe for a Secure and Stable Europe.” The event aims to strengthen political solidarity, improve regional coordination, and promote the idea of lasting peace and the reconstruction of Ukraine.
“On June 12 in Tirana, together with my Albanian colleague Ferit Hoxha, we will co-chair the ministerial meeting ‘Ukraine – Southeast Europe’ on the topic ‘Common Challenges, Common Future: Ukraine and Southeast Europe for a Secure and Stable Europe,'” the diplomat stated.
History of the Format and Support for Ukraine
This meeting is a continuation of the regional format initiated in Kyiv in January 2025. The main goal of the initiative is to develop cooperation and unite efforts to support Ukraine and ensure European security. The previous summit of the “Ukraine – Southeast Europe” format took place in Odesa in June 2025, gathering regional partners to consolidate political and practical support for Ukraine.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Ferit Hoxha, previously emphasized that during a recent NATO ministers’ meeting in Helsingborg, Sweden, he expressed strong support for Ukraine, which he called “the cornerstone of European security.” He also confirmed that the upcoming meeting in Tirana will be co-chaired by Albania and Ukraine.
The event in Tirana is expected to be another step towards strengthening political solidarity in the region and will also contribute to the recovery and resilience of Ukraine amid ongoing challenges.