TIRANA, November 21 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Corridor VIII serves as a critical infrastructure project and contributes to European security. He added that NATO considers it a security corridor.

Earlier today, he opened the “Growth Plan – Our Road to the EU” Summit. He said the plan invests directly in all Western Balkan countries.

Rama highlighted infrastructure as a priority. He described Corridor VIII as a backbone connecting Albania with North Macedonia. He said the project links regional economies to Europe’s industrial network.

He explained that when Europe rebuilds supply chains, the Western Balkans must remain a destination. He added that Corridor VIII ensures the region participates actively.

Rama then addressed European investments in the Western Balkans. He said Albania prepares for digital integration and will launch a national digital identity next year. He described interoperable digital wallets as gateways to a borderless European digital space.

He reported that the digital identity project in Albania is ready. He said the rollout will expand across the country next year. He added that citizens will experience seamless European digital services.

He stressed that when the EU launches its digital identity in 2027, Albania will be fully ready to integrate.

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