Today, the General Prosecutor, Mr. Olsian Çela, met with the General Prosecutor of the Federal Prosecutor's Office of the Kingdom of Belgium, Mrs. Ann Hansen. During the meeting, a cooperation agreement was signed between the two prosecution offices. Under this agreement, the prosecutors of both countries will closely cooperate on serious crimes, illegal trafficking, and money laundering.

The parties aim for direct judicial cooperation and will regularly hold bilateral consultations to monitor the progress of mutual legal assistance requests. They will discuss and resolve operational challenges related to the implementation of these requests for mutual legal assistance in broad terms. The agreement also intends to coordinate actions in combating transnational crime that may have repercussions in both countries within the scope of this agreement, particularly concerning serious crimes, illegal trafficking, and money laundering.

Both parties commended the successful cooperation thus far and emphasized the importance of enhancing it further, particularly in combating the laundering of proceeds from criminal activities. Within this context, a more proactive approach will be adopted in coordinating investigations, with an emphasis on conducting parallel ones and ensuring the swift and spontaneous exchange of information.

Additionally, significant attention was given to the investigation and prosecution by the Albanian authorities of individuals who have committed criminal offenses on Belgian territory, as well as the recognition and enforcement of foreign convictions.