TIRANA, Oct 14 /ATA/ President of the Republic Bajram Begaj today received Michael Granoff, Chairman of the Board of the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF), and other board members at the Brigades Palace.
“Through your projects, you are not only contributing to the country’s development, but also transforming the work culture through the standards you apply,” Begaj emphasized.
The Head of State particularly praised the TOKA project, which aims to modernize agriculture, increase productivity and competitiveness, strengthen food security, and align the sector with European Union standards.
The talks also highlighted the foundation’s efforts to develop human capital through scholarships, internships, international academic partnerships, and artificial intelligence skills programs. These initiatives aim to expand opportunities for young people and strengthen connections with the Albanian diaspora.
“Through these projects, you are helping create better opportunities for young people to build successful careers in Albania,” President Begaj emphasized.
The President also praised the foundation’s contributions to cybersecurity, as well as its initiatives to preserve cultural heritage, promote tourism, and support local economic development, including projects in Butrint and the “Kala” neighborhood of Elbasan.
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