Presenting the agreement’s details, the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Ami Kozeli noted that the assistance fund is worth up to 33.31 million euros, with the EU allocating 26.65 million euros and the rest will be co-funded by the two countries.

“The agreement’s objective is to assist cross-border regions between Albania and Greece for a smooth transition and stable economy to reduce inequalities and smooth integration. The programme will support 5 districts in total, namely Vlora, Gjirokastra, Berat, Korça and Fier, which has been added recently,” Kozeli said.

The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy noted that the programme prioritizes three main areas, including disaster mitigation and prevention, promotion of access to water, and sustainable water management, nature and biodiversity conservation.

“The programme also supports improvement of access to cross-border areas, mobility, resilience, sustainable economic development, equal access to healthcare services,” Kozeli said.

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