JICA Vice President Junichi Yamada met with Prime Minister Edi Rama of the Republic of Albania in Tokyo on February 21.
At the beginning of the meeting, Prime Minister Rama expressed his gratitude for JICA’s cooperation, referring to his country’s history of democratization, and expressed his hope for stronger relations with Japan. He also expressed hope for cooperation in the areas of manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism.
In response, Vice President Yamada, referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, stated that JICA would like to provide assistance to the affected countries and contribute to the stability and development of Albania. He also explained JICA’s efforts in Albania, including the dispatch of experts in the field of tourism, and stated that JICA would continue its cooperation in the future.
The two sides then exchanged views on future cooperation in the areas of education, digital transformation, and conservation of the natural environment.
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