As preparations continue for the “Prishtina & Durrës 2030” Mediterranean Games, Albania is working to strengthen Durrës as a major sports destination in the region.
Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Blendi Gonxhja held talks in Taranto with newly elected International Committee of the Mediterranean Games President Francesco Purromuto and Secretary General Iakovos Filippousis. Albanian Olympic Committee President Fidel Ylli also attended the meeting.
The discussions focused on preparations for the 2030 Games and ways to promote Durrës as one of the host cities and a leading sports destination in the region.
In addition, the meeting highlighted the development of new water sports. Albania will play an important role in organizing these events.
“Durrës 2030 means sport, sea and tourism,” Gonxhja said. He added that the Games offer Albania an important opportunity to place itself at the heart of the Mediterranean.
Moreover, the “Prishtina & Durrës 2030” Games are expected to strengthen regional sports cooperation. They will also help promote Albania and Kosovo on the international stage.
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