TIRANA, June 5 /ATA/-Prime Minister Edi Rama said he expects Vlora airport will be ready for use within 2020.
The prime minister made the statement on Tuesday during the event on opening of the tourist season in Vlora while the construction works on the airport are due to begin soon.
Speaking in Orikum, the prime minister said that the airport will make it easier the movement of the local residents of southern areas.
“The government representatives are negotiating on the contract of Vlora Airport. It is an investment of considerable value in a new gate that competes with Rinas Airport. I expect Vlora airport will be built ahead of schedule and will be open for use within 2020”, concluded PM Rama.
Vlora airport is planned to be built in Akërnia area some 20 km away from Vlora city and 10 minutes away from Vlora-Fier superhighway./e.caushi/p.s./
