TIRANA, June 1 /ATA/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama on Monday described the museum city of Berat as one of the clearest examples of Albania’s transformation over the past decade, citing improvements in infrastructure, tourism and economic development.
Speaking at an event marking the 35th anniversary of the ruling Socialist Party (SP) in Berat, Rama thanked local residents for their support and said the city reflected broader changes achieved since his party first came to power.
“Berat is one of the most meaningful examples of the transformation we have delivered since receiving our first term in office,” Rama said.
The government head pointed to road infrastructure projects as a key driver of the city’s development, recalling that access to Berat had once been hampered by poor transport links.
Rama said tourism had played a significant role in boosting the local economy and argued that Berat had become an example of a municipality where more people were returning than leaving, reversing a long-standing trend of emigration.
Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its Ottoman-era architecture, has become one of Albania’s leading tourism destinations in recent years.
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