New York Mayor, in Albania - Rama: Key role in promoting discussions on establishing direct flight routes
Prime Minister Edi Rama welcomed the Mayor of New York, Eric Adams, to the Council of Ministers. During the meeting, among other things, the tourism sector in Albania and the potential for further progress in the field of investments were discussed.
Further, in the joint statement to the media, Prime Minister Rama said that Adams has a key role in promoting the progress of discussions on establishing direct flight routes between Albania and New York.
"A friend that I had the privilege of knowing thanks to his very strong ties with the Albanian community in New York. After a repeated promise, the mayor of New York finally came to Albania to visit, to see up close a country that he has heard a lot about from friends and from me and to dictate together what we can do regarding tourism. The mayor has been key in establishing several direct lines between New York and other countries, to see the possibility of an extra incentive to establish direct flights with New York and being very interested in technology, he is very eager to meet with Diella ," said Rama.
For his part, Eric Adams praised Albania's development over recent years.
"When you think about this city, 25 years ago you had less than 100 street lights, while 25 years later under this leadership you see a thriving community and city that is moving in the right direction. After a series of conversations in New York, where we have one of the largest Albanian communities outside of Albania, I wanted to come and learn more about technology, about how this prime minister has been able to take care of the evolution of this country and this city. To provide a flight line from New York to Albania ," Adams said.
He also called on young Albanians to visit New York, and for Americans to do the same.
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