TIRANA, February 13 – Albanian Finance Minister Petrit Malaj met with Ming Zhang, Global Director of the World Bank Group for Urban Development, Local Finance, Tourism, and Disaster Management. The discussion included the Bank’s Tourism team (PIUTD).

Malaj said they discussed expanding the investment portfolio, supporting priority projects, and tourism’s key role in economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development.

He emphasized that the partnership with the World Bank Group remains essential to guide investments toward projects with long-term impact and to strengthen institutional capacities.

Malaj added that Albania aims to fully harness its tourism potential, turning it into a sustainable driver of development and national well-being.

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