TIRANA, September 2 /ATA/ The Japanese government will support projects focusing on economic development in Elbasan municipality.
Elbasan Mayor Gledian Llatja received Japanese Ambassador Makoto Ito to discuss strengthening of co-operation and boosting Japanese investment in Elbasan.
“It is a pleasure to have the support of a friendly country so the focus of the conversation today was on joint projects focusing on economic development,” said Llatja.
After being briefed by the mayor on Elbasan’s investment opportunities, Makoto Ito expressed his willingness to influence the approach of his country’s investors.
Llatja presented to the ambassador the investment opportunities in the former Metallurgical Combine area as well as all the resources Elbasan offers, starting with Tregani, which according to the mayor has great development premises due to the unique thermal water quality, Gjinar Tourist center, Funar etc.
Llatja also briefed the ambassador on the facilities that Elbasan municipality provides for businesses and their support, especially for businesses that bring about growth and generate jobs. One of the main objectives of Elbasan municipality is to promote employment and the best way forward, according to the mayor, is support for the business.
Llatja and the ambassador also discussed on opportunities for the exchange of experience between Japanese cities and Elbasan./z.tosku/p.s./
