Greek Defense Minister Dendias Visits Tirana to Revive Albania‑Greece Maritime Border Talks

Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias arrived in Tirana for a high‑level visit, meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama and Albanian Defence Minister Ermal Nufi. The trip focuses on restarting negotiations that have been stalled for years over the delimitation of the maritime boundary and the Exclusive Economic Zone in the Adriatic‑Ionian Sea. Both sides say the bilateral climate is positive and that a new agreement could be reached, with some officials suggesting the dispute may ultimately be referred to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. Albanian officials highlighted broader security cooperation, while Greek officials stressed the importance of a resolution for regional stability and Albania’s EU accession process. Opposition leader Sali Berisha accused the government of sabotaging a previously negotiated “win‑win” sea‑border deal, whereas analysts note the talks could yield a roughly 50‑50 compromise. The visit comes as Greece seeks to leverage its position amid Albania’s EU candidacy, and the outcome could affect bilateral relations and regional maritime security.