TIRANA, September 27 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama had three young people as his guests to the “Flasim” (Let’s Talk) podcast.
The podcast was focused on the story of returning from abroad to continue their paths here in Albania.
“Drilon was settled in his village of Vajkal, Bulqiza, where he has set up a facility for the collection and subsequent processing of medicinal plants. Meanwhile, Ergi and Enso have returned from Austria and Germany,” said Rama.
During his conversation with PM Rama, Drilon spoke about his journey from Italy to establishing a business focused on collecting and processing medicinal and aromatic plants.
“Drilon left for Italy in 2003 and, after about five or six years, returned to Bulqiza, where he initially founded a transport company operating primarily in the mining sector. Alongside this business activity, he also pursued his studies,” Rama said.
Driven by the opportunities the area offered, Drilon decided to change and invest in the medicinal and aromatic plants sector.
“Bulqiza is my birthplace and where I ran my transport business; later, I launched this venture focused on medicinal and aromatic plants. We managed to build the warehouse and get running,” said Drilon.
The business launched in 2022 and, according to him, has grown steadily, exceeding initial expectations.
However, the business is not limited to medicinal plants alone. The entrepreneur has expanded collection efforts to include snails—another natural product with export potential.
“Beyond its mining industry, Bulqiza is also a paradise for medicinal and aromatic plants,” he said.
The podcast also featured two other entrepreneurs, Ergi and Enso, who returned from Austria and Germany and chose to invest in Albania—specifically in Tirana and Berat—linking their business activities to the tourism sector. /k.s/a.f/p.s./
