In the conclusions of the last Council meeting on external relations on 9 December 2003, the Council expressed concern over the slow process of reform in Albania and urged the Albanian Government to intensify its efforts, particularly in its fight against organised crime.
Kesäkuussa 2003 Euroopan unionin ja Länsi-Balkanin valtioiden välillä sovittiin huumeita koskevasta kattavasta toimintaohjelmasta.