Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed the leaders of the region as well as the European Union Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, who are participants in the EU-WB Summit on the New Growth Plan, at the Palace of Congresses.

This summit will also offer new opportunities for sharing views on the European future of the region and the common challenges facing the region.

The European Union Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighborhood, Oliver Varhelyi, will also be present at the summit.

The EU plan for the Western Balkans aims at the economic growth of the region, the acceleration of necessary reforms, and implementation of investments that can advance the process of EU enlargement with these countries.
The Western Balkans Enlargement Plan is based on 4 main pillars.
Expediting economic integration with the Single Market of the European Union.
Accelerating fundamental reforms.
Increase in financial aid.
The EU will open up certain areas of the EU single market to Western Balkan partners before membership, bringing tangible benefits to its citizens.
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