TIRANA, Feb 25 /ATA/ The European Commission investment package of 3.2 billion euros for the Western Balkan countries will finance 3 important projects in Albania.
In a press release, the EU delegation in Tirana says that in these daring times, the EU is committed more than ever to continue supporting Albania and the region.
“The Economic and Investment Plan (EIP) worth €3.2bn is coming to life. Three important projects will be financed in Albania: the floating solar power plant in Vau i Dejës reservoir, the bypass in Tirana connecting Tirana – Durrës with Tirana – Elbasan motorways, the Vorë – Han i Hotit railway line.”
In total, 21 flagship projects in the areas of transport, digitization, climate, energy and connectivity will be financed by the EIP in the region.
Key flagship projects will facilitate transport of goods and people and secure energy for Albanian families.
“Europe is here more than ever in these dramatic times to apply standards of living for Albania. The future of Albania is firmly in the EU.”
Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister, also Minister of State for Reconstruction, Arben Ahmetaj expressed his gratitude to the European Union for its continued assistance and support to Albania.
He confirmed that the projects are the Tirana bypass that connects the Tirana-Durrës and Tirana-Elbasan motorways, the Vora-Hani i Hotit railway line and the floating solar power plant in Vau i Dejës reservoir.
/m.m/r.e/sm/
