Prime Minister Rama signed with EU representatives the Memorandum of Understanding for the investment of 50 million euros approved by the EU in the framework of the project of Reconstruction of cultural heritage monuments, after the earthquake last November. This allocation is part of the EU 100m-euro fund to help rebuild after the quake. The investment is assigned to schools, kindergartens and cultural facilities that were damaged last year.

He considers this project as a continuation of the process of urban and rural revitalization that continues in Albania, influencing the development of each area according to their strongest tourist and economic points. According to the Prime Minister, “The reconstruction process is a process for economic and social empowerment. This project will bring much more work, consumption and tourists that will bring even more income. ”

Rama recalled how the EU stood by Albania in the most difficult moments and the record contribution they gave to the Donors’ Conference. “European taxpayers’ money is the direct responsibility of the European Union,” Rama said, urging those who cast doubt on the transparency of the use of the funds.

Prime Minister Rama considered this agreement with the EU the jewel that crowns the work that has been done over the years for the revitalization of cultural monuments, many of which saved while on the verge of annihilation.

/Klara Ruci/