The Parliaments of Albania and Kosovo have intensified their cooperation at all levels. Mimoza Kusari Lila, the chair of the Parliamentary Group of Vetëvendosje (VV), stated that the parliamentary committees of both countries are working towards improving legislation for joint projects.

Albania and Kosovo are closely collaborating and are currently in the feasibility study phase for two major projects: the Durrës-Prishtina railway and the Shkodër-Gjakova road. According to Mimoza Kusari Lila, these projects place the two countries at the center of movement across all of Europe.

“These kinds of projects no longer need to be divided into two separate projects but can be unified into a single project. Additionally, as a parliamentary group, we have continuous cooperation at the level of collaboration with the committees of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania, which has recently been intensified,” said Mimoza Kusari Lila.

Regarding cooperation in the field of infrastructure, the Durrës-Prishtina railway and the Shkodër-Gjakova road are considered important priorities that place Kosovo and Albania on a different level within the region and beyond.

Furthermore, Mimoza Kusari Lila, chair of the VV Parliamentary Group, emphasized, “I cannot think of anything more special than connecting these two emblematic municipalities on both sides of the border and the railway through Prishtina and Durrës, which, together with Montenegro, puts us at the center of movement not only for the Balkans but for the entire Europe. Therefore, this is our continued focus, committing to realize this project and to start the construction of the railway as soon as possible.”

The projects are currently in the feasibility study phase and have received the green light from both countries to progress at a faster pace for the subsequent stages.

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