Edi Rama - Prime Minister of Albania

Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania shares insights on fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, emphasizing the importance of venues where decision-makers and ground-level individuals can interact and exchange ideas. He highlights Albania's potential as a hub for Europe due to its geographical and cultural attributes, likening it to a new Italy with opportunities and hospitality. The Prime Minister discusses Albania's natural beauty and the challenges it has faced due to historical stigma, noting the country's recent tourism boom. He identifies energy, innovation, and tourism as key sectors for investment, with ongoing projects in renewable energy and tech parks. The Prime Minister also addresses the EU's challenges in decision-making and stresses the need for unity to counter rising global powers. He reflects on Albania's geopolitical role, maintaining strong ties with Europe while fostering relations with the Middle East and the Gulf countries. The Prime Minister expresses a vision for a peaceful global community, inspired by historical ideas of a union of perpetual peace.