Albanian prime minister breaks silence on Jared Kushner-backed luxury development

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlbanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended a controversial luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of Donald Trump, after protests across the country have been growing.The project, which includes hotels, apartments, villas, and a yacht marina, is planned for the Narta Lagoon area, a vital wildlife reserve, and Sazan Island. Rama defends the development as crucial for economic transformation and attracting international investment, dismissing environmental concerns as "misinformation." Critics highlight that land clearing has begun in the nature reserve despite Rama admitting a formal environmental impact assessment has not yet started, prompting an anti-corruption investigation. Kushner's investment firm received special investor status after he expressed interest in Albanian investment following a dinner with Rama and his wife, Ivanka Trump. In fullAlbania Prime Minister Edi Rama responds to Kushner-linked luxury resort protestsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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