Brussels, 27/06/2002 (Agence Europe) - Javier Solana, EU High Representative for CFSP, welcomed the new president of Albania, Alfred Moisiu, elected on Monday by the Albanian parliament (97 votes out of 140). "I welcome the constructive spirit reigning among the Albanian political parties, which has allowed a broad consensus to be reached around a single candidate. This is an important step towards consolidation of political stability", said Javier Solana. He added that the election should allow Albania to move towards the opening of negotiations for a stabilisation and association agreement with the EU. "I would like to thank outgoing President Rexhep Meidani for the contribution he has made to bringing Albania and the Union closer", he said.