Italian and Albania Leaders Express Support for Corridor VIII
(10/9/2006)
Yesterday morning Prime Minister Sali Berisha held a meeting with
the Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi before the opening ceremony
of the 70th edition of the Fiera del Levante in Bari. During this
meeting both Prime Ministers underlined the excellent relations
existing between the two countries in every field and expressed
their commitment and determination to strengthen the collaboration
between the two nations.
One of the most important issues discussed during this meeting was
Corridor 8. Prime Minister Prodi pointed out the importance of this
Corridor for the Albanian integration in the European Community,
highlighting the fact that it can transform Albania in one of the
Balkans’ most important gates. He also mentioned the economic
importance of this Corridor for Italy, even though it is not a part
of it.
Prime Minister Berisha also mentioned the important role that Italy
can play in promoting and encouraging European infrastructure
projects in Albania as well as in the Balkans. He also introduced
his counterpart to the reforms and achievements of his government in
the fight against organized crime and corruption without forgetting
the efforts for the improvement of the business environment.
At the end of the meeting Mr. Berisha invited the Italian Prime
Minister on an official visit to Albania, which he immediately
accepted, adding that the two Prime Ministers will frequently meet
in the future. (Albanian Government news release)
The Stability Pact for Southeastern Europe has a central
role in coordination infrastructure and economic development
activities in the Corridor VIII region.
Municipality of Durres
Chamber of Commerce of Durres
Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania
Municipality of Vlora
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Vlora
Municipality of Elbasan
Municipality of Fier
Municipality of Lushnje
Municipality of Pogradec
Association of Communes of Albania
Commune of Maminas-Durres
Commune of Rashbull, Durres
Regional Development Agency of Tirana
Association of Water Supply & Sewerage Enterprises
Macedonia
Municipality of Gostivar
Municipality of Kumanovo
Municipality of Struga
Municipality of Kocani
Euroregion Belasica
American Chamber of Commerce of Macedonia
Municipality of Kriva Palanka
Bulgaria
Stara Zagora Regional Economic
Development Agency
Municipality of Bourgas
Urban International Associates
Bulgarian Industrial Capital Association
