Minister Hoxha: We support Anti-Corruption Agency immensely

 “The Draft Law on Prevention of Conflict of Interest in Discharge of Public Functions will not be the only law to strengthen joint engagement with the Anti-Corruption Agency”, said Minister Hoxha, adding that she welcomes the deepening of cooperation in combating corruption through awareness campaigns, legal initiatives, and joint initiatives that the Ministry of Justice can undertake with the Anti-Corruption Agency.

The Minister also discussed with the Director of the Agency regarding the functional review of the rule of law sector, the areas affected by this review, as well as expectations for this highly important activity in strengthening the rule of law. Minister Hoxha also noted the importance of the Working Group engaged in the Criminal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code.

Mr. Shaip Havolli thanked Minister Hoxha for her ongoing commitment and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of adopting laws that would strengthen the fight against corruption.

 “We welcome the adoption of various draft laws in the Assembly, initiated by the Ministry of Justice, aiming at strengthening the rule of law. Also, the institution that I lead offers the utmost commitment to strengthening the rule of law, fighting negative phenomena, not only by highlighting weaknesses but also by acting lawfully in uncompromising fight against corruption”, said the Director of Anti-Corruption Agency, Shaip Havolli.

Interlocutors agreed on more frequent and periodic meetings, and deepening mutual cooperation in terms of strengthening the rule of law by building the trust of citizens in the justice system and institutions that fight corruption.