Albanian Prime Minister Refuses to Halt Construction of Trump's Son-in-Law's Resort – Bloomberg

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the country’s government will not abandon its plans to carry out two large-scale projects to build luxury resorts, which are being financed by Jared Kushner’s investment company — the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. The head of the Albanian Cabinet called the opposition’s daily rallies “hysteria” and assured that the pressure would not force the government to roll back reforms. 

The prime minister emphasized that he had received a clear mandate from the people in the elections to transform Albania into a leading global tourist destination. Edi Rama directly linked the widespread wave of outrage in the digital sphere to the well-known surname of the U.S. president, calling the investment projects an “extraordinary opportunity” for the country. 

At the same time, the Albanian prime minister expressed suspicion regarding interference in internal affairs by malicious foreign actors, particularly Iran, hinting that Tehran is not the only hidden player fueling these protests.

The head of government assured that the country is steadily moving toward European Union membership, attracting significant capital while simultaneously protecting its environmental and natural resources. According to Rama, the main criteria for implementing “Albania 2030” remain the rule of law, transparency, and a scientific approach; therefore, no vocal minority or coordinated actions by opposition forces will be able to block this international development.

This was reported by the Bloomberg news agency.

In Albania, anti-corruption prosecutors have launched an investigation into a large-scale project to build a luxury tourist resort. The initiative is linked to the investment firm Affinity Partners, led by Jared Kushner — the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump. Law enforcement officials are examining possible violations during the project’s planning and implementation.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama stated that the country is prepared to agree even to a temporary restriction on the right of national veto if this helps accelerate its accession to the European Union.