The Cooperation Document is a strategic and sectorial instrument that allows for access to a comprehensive and contemporary cooperation and aims to support the country in meeting its obligations in accordance with European standards in the field of human rights, rule of law and democracy. Main areas in the document include the political priorities of the country (including the criteria for EU membership), the standards and recommendations of the CoE monitoring bodies as well as previous experience of the implementation of cooperation programs between the CoE and Albania.

The Cooperation Document covers the following areas:

Ensuring Justice
Fighting Corruption, Economic Crime and Organised Crime
Freedom of Expression and Information Society
Anti-discrimination, Respect for Human Rights and Social Inclusion
Democratic Governance and Participation

The first Cooperation Document covered the period 2012-2014 and the second one was for the period 2015-2017