TIRANA, January 22 – Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived in Vlora last evening and met with Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, for dinner. They were joined by a group of international architects.

According to media reports, the discussions focused on new development projects. The talks covered strategic investments and urban planning plans in the Vlora area.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have previously shown interest in development projects in the city and surrounding areas. They highlighted Zvërnec and Sazan Island as areas with high strategic and tourism potential.

After dinner, Rama and Ivanka Trump spent a few moments outside the meeting venue, exchanging brief conversation. The meeting took place under strict security measures.

Media reports stated that Ivanka Trump departed by car with Prime Minister Rama, heading toward Orikum.

According to reports, Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, did not attend the dinner. He had been in Vlora earlier in the day and left for Davos afterward.

Ivanka Trump arrived in Vlora Wednesday morning under tight security by police. She stayed at a hotel in the “Uji i Ftohtë” area.

Media correspondents reported that Ivanka Trump visited the Novoselë area and Zvërnec. Her itinerary also included the coastal area known as Porto Novo.

This is not Ivanka Trump’s first visit to Vlora. She and Jared Kushner spent several days there during their summer vacation last June.

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