In a media interview, Rama emphasized that the investment in the Port of Durrës represents the largest foreign investment in the Balkans. He noted that construction is currently underway, with a new beach already completed and work on the first phase of the project now in progress.

Prime Minister Rama announced that by the summer of 2027, a remarkable new destination will be revealed.

He added that interest in the Durrës Marina is steadily growing, with bookings already underway from members of the Albanian diaspora, visitors from Kosovo, and international guests.

He highlighted the growing excitement surrounding the Durrës Marina, pointing out that bookings have already begun from the Albanian diaspora, visitors from Kosovo, and international tourists.

“These major investments amount to €10 billion. Bookings at the Durrës Marina have already been made by members of the Albanian diaspora, visitors from Kosovo, and foreign investors,” said Prime Minister Rama.

He went on to highlight the growing interest of international funds in Albania, signalling increased confidence in the country’s development potential.

Prime Minister Rama revealed that he has held meetings with multiple German and British investment funds showing interest in purchasing residential properties in Albania. He also noted that Forbes Property has signalled its intent to engage. Furthermore, discussions are underway with a prominent group aiming to invest in Albania’s education and healthcare sectors.

“I said it years ago—there would come a time when the most valuable ‘commodity’ here would be safety and tranquility. It may sound surreal, but that’s the reality,” Rama stated. “Security, peace, and Albania’s central location in Europe—just a short distance from everywhere—are things that foreigners deeply appreciate, even though we ourselves often overlook them.”

According to Prime Minister Rama, Albania is becoming increasingly attractive to international investors.

He remarked, “Albania has left behind the era of stagnation—today, it’s a country on the rise.”
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Asked by citizens in a livestreamed conversation with citizens and the media about the project of the Durres tourist port, Rama said that, “with the port of Durres, we are taking a colossal step forward that will directly impact the balance of payments in the Republic of Albania.”. Many people see one side of these investments and don’t see the other, which is the reason why these investments are encouraged.”

“The reason why these investments are supported in this way is because these investments go far beyond the thing there. These investments deliver a tremendous impact on the country’s economy, on the entire chain of domestic economy, without forgetting the fact that they attract an exponential number of new consumers to the country through tourism, and these consumers consume local products and local services,” Rama said.

Rama emphasized that, “on December 12, we will roll out the final project for the new commercial port of
Durrës, which we hope will have a military component, with NATO. Earlier next year, the international competition will be opened for the project and hopefully, if everything goes according to the plan, the construction of the new commercial port will kick off at the end of the first half of the year, or the beginning of the second half of the next year.”

“For the first time in the country’s history in these 30 years, the government is a partner, that is, the public is a partner with a private investor in the largest foreign investment ever in our country,” emphasized Rama.
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