TIRANA, October 22 /ATSH/ – Upon arriving at the venue for the Berlin Process Summit in Montenegro, Prime Minister Edi Rama remarked in his opening comments that this is a highly significant annual ritual for the region.
Speaking to the media, Rama began with a lighthearted remark about the host country:
“I am very happy to be in such a beautiful place—Montenegro—the only country where you can have a helicopter hovering over your head every time you arrive.”
Further on, the prime minister emphasized the importance of this regional and European gathering.
“It is wonderful to be here at the Berlin Process Summit. It is an annual ritual, and this time it is taking place in this magnificent location. I look forward to continuing the conversation with the friends who are hosting us,” said Rama.
Leaders from the six Western Balkan countries have gathered today in Miločer, Montenegro for the Berlin Process Summit where they are discussing economic cooperation, regional security and European integration. The representatives from Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as representatives from European countries and institutions, are participating in the meeting.
The discussions will focus on the region’s economic development, increasing competitiveness and strengthening ties among the six countries, with the aim of accelerating their integration into the European Union.
The focus will be on boosting cross-border trade, easing commerce and opening new investment options.
Another topic of discussion will be regional security and the need to strengthen cooperation among Western Balkan countries to address common challenges. /a.f/p.s./
