TIRANA, July 6 – Prime Minister Edi Rama said Zvërnec is private land. He rejected claims about public land sales.

He also said Sazan island remains state property. He added that no sale has taken place. Negotiations on the project continue.

Rama made the comments while reviewing his visit to Bochum, Germany. He attended the “Ruhr Summit” international technology event. He presented Albania’s digital transformation there.

He highlighted the use of artificial intelligence in public administration. He said digital tools modernize governance.

Rama also met Hendrik Wüst, Prime Minister of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. They discussed Albania’s European Union accession process. They also discussed bilateral cooperation.

Meanwhile, Rama said the Sazan project will follow European Union environmental rules. He said authorities will conduct an environmental impact assessment. He stressed full compliance with EU standards.

He said the European Commission follows the process. He added that it has raised no concerns so far. He said the project will remain under monitoring throughout its development.

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