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🧵 2. Rama states that the agreement is based on strong bilateral ties with Italy, emphasizing responsibility as neighbors and Europeans.

🧵 3. Under the deal, migrants rescued at sea by Italy will be processed in Albania. Only those from safe countries will be sent, with swift decisions expected.

🧵 4. The agreement, pending since last year, aims to process around 36,000 asylum applications annually. Brussels has not opposed the deal, seeing it as innovative.

🧵 5. Despite concerns from rights groups, EU Commission President von der Leyen praises the arrangement as a unique approach to handling the migrant crisis.