TIRANA, January 13 – Prime Minister Edi Rama attended the Sustainability Week Summit in the United Arab Emirates.

He shared on social media that the summit opened under the special patronage of President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whom Rama described as a close friend of Albania.

During the summit, Rama participated in the ceremony awarding the “Zayed” prizes for humanitarian initiatives that support developing countries. Authorities reported that the awards recognized projects and organizations that improved education, ensured access to drinking water, supported food security, and implemented initiatives addressing climate change and environmental protection.

Officials noted that the global forum, supported by the UAE and clean energy leader Masdar, aims to address the most urgent sustainability challenges worldwide.

Authorities explained that participating countries will hold joint discussions to accelerate responsible development and promote comprehensive economic, social, and environmental progress.

They added that during the visit, Albania and the UAE plan to discuss joint projects, focusing on clean energy, strategic investments, and initiatives related to sustainable development.

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