Deputy PM Balluku said Thursday that during their meeting, she and Salvini confirmed the very close and friendly ties between the two governments, voicing shared commitment to further boost cooperation in implementation of important energy and infrastructure projects, as well as programs on modernization of Albania’s maritime and rail transport.

“I also informed Salvini on progress of projects related to the Corridor VIII projects with special  focus on railway construction projects, underlining that this project, together with the Blue Corridor, are essential to development of tourism, supply chains and security in the Adriatic-Ionian region,” Balluku said.

She said that these projects were welcomed by the Italian government, adding that “Italy remains Albania’s main historic partner.”

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