Prime Minister Edi Rama held his final campaign rally this Thursday in Vlorë, where he opened his speech by stating that the Socialist Party aims to win more than eight seats in this district and up to 80 seats nationwide in the May 11 elections.
“Every resident of Vlorë must come out and vote on May 11. They must vote because, in my opinion, with all the transformations that have taken place in Vlorë, with the name and recognition the city has gained—and even the jealousy that has arisen because of me—it wouldn’t be right for the SP to climb above 80 seats while Vlorë remains stuck at eight. But the people of Vlorë know better, and I won’t insist that I know better than they do,” said Rama.
He also presented several development projects for the coastal city, highlighting strategic investments that aim to turn Vlorë into a major regional tourist and economic destination.
Rama emphasized that with new investments and planned projects, Vlorë will become one of the top destinations in the Mediterranean.
He mentioned the development of marina docks and a new tourist port, as well as efforts to attract prestigious hotel brands to the city.
Rama also announced that Vlorë will host a Civil Aviation Academy to train Albanian pilots and provide instruction for professionals from other NATO countries.
“In recent years, a lot has been done for Vlorë, but in the next four years, we will implement projects that now seem impossible. Vlorë will become a premier Mediterranean tourism destination. Hear this clearly, because this isn’t just campaign talk—this is a real vision already in motion,” he declared.
Another major investment, according to Rama, is the Vlorë Airport, which will play a significant role in the city and region’s economic development. The Prime Minister stated that the airport will create over 1,000 jobs—mostly for young people—and will handle both passenger and cargo flights, connecting Vlorë with international destinations. He also noted that the airport will include a maintenance and repair center for aircraft from some of Europe’s largest aviation companies.
“This airport will act as a strong economic serum for the city and the entire district. It will bring employment opportunities for over 1,000 citizens, especially young people. It will host a base for civil aviation and a center for professional training and development,” Rama said.
He concluded by saying that Vlorë will boast one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Mediterranean, transforming the city and region into a magnet for tourists and foreign investors.
