TIRANA, February 12 – Prime Minister Edi Rama presented the program for the international competition for the construction of build the Justice Center. He said the project will create a new urban hub for the judicial system. He added that the center will ensure modern standards for judges, prosecutors, and administration.

Rama stated that the facility will also add architectural value to Tirana and the country. He noted that many justice institutions currently operate in rented private buildings. He described this situation as part of a problematic legacy.

Meanwhile, the government has launched a process with the Albanian Investment Corporation to resolve the issue. Authorities will place state-owned properties in Tirana and other cities at the service of public interest. Rama said the government will no longer sell or transfer state land to private investors in Tirana. He stressed that the state must benefit from its assets as private owners do.

In addition, he said several projects are nearing contract finalization to secure office space for executive institutions in the coming years.

Regarding the Justice Center, Rama clarified that the state budget will finance the project directly. He described it as the largest investment ever made for administrative infrastructure in Albania. He emphasized that continued support for the justice system remains necessary after the deep reform.

The Prime Minister said authorities began the process six months ago. He explained that the selected site will require expropriation for public interest. Rama urged judges not to inflate compensation values, noting that the same public funds serve broader state needs.

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