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The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj received a delegation of the Italian Parliament and Senate, who are on an official visit to our country.
During the conversation with MP Francesca Gerardi and Senator Manuel Vescovi, Veliaj appreciated Italy’s contribution as a lawyer for Albania in the process of integration into the European Union.
“Italy is the best lawyer of Albania in the European Union. We could not have a better friend to push forward the cause of Albania at the doors of Brussels or other offices. Thank you very much!”, said Veliaj.
He underlined that Italy and Albania are two countries closely connected not only economically, but also in cultural and human terms. Veliaj added that many Albanians who work and live in Italy have become success stories.
“The more we do, the more we want to do, not only in matters of culture or economy, where over 30% of our trade balance is with Italy, as our main partner in all economic exchanges, but I believe that we can to do even more in the relations between cities and municipal councils. Just as we have some successful stories of cooperation, such as “Eco Tirana” or joint enterprises that we have with Italy, I believe that we can strengthen these bridges. The best days are ahead of us.” Mayor Veliaj said further.
Deputy Francesca Gerardi and Senator Manuel Vescovi underlined the important role that the Albanian community plays in Italy, where it is best integrated.
“I am lucky that in my city there is also a considerable number of Albanians – almost 20 thousand citizens, the size of a small town. The Albanian community in Italy has integrated quite well, they have created several enterprises, they are very fruitful for our city as well. My efforts are for Albania to enter Europe as well”, said Senator Vescovi.
During the conversation, the importance of supporting start-ups and the international role of Tirana as the European Youth Capital 2022 was underlined.
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