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mphasizing the huge potential for deepening synergies between Albania and Spain, Ambassador of Spain to the Republic of Albania, Marcos Alonso Alonso, said in an exclusive interview with TRAILBLAZING MAGAZINE that Albania has been a great discovery for him.
Meliá Hotels is working on several projects in Tirana and the coast,” top Spanish diplomat said. Full interview below:
“I very soon realized that Albania is a crucible of rich traditions, beautiful and varied landscapes where there is a little bit of everything, from the high peaks of the Albanian Alps to the gorgeous beaches washed by two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian, delicious gastronomy, a high degree of religious harmony and tolerance, and above all a country with extremely welcoming people with a long history of hospitality,” he said. Assuming the current position last October, Ambassador Alonso is very enthusiastic in further deepening the cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the fields of tourism, agriculture, education, culture and others. “On tourism, there are projects and investments already going on. For instance, and since you mention Spanish companies,
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Recently you assumed your current position as Spanish Ambassador to Albania. What is your general assessment of Albania and the experience you have had so far in our country? Albania has been a great discovery. Having devoted most of my career to international organizations – the UN, NATO, Council of Europe and particularly the EU – getting to know Albania has been refreshing, interesting and, I must add, lots of fun. I very soon realized that Albania is a crucible of rich traditions, beautiful and varied landscapes where there is a little bit of everything, from the high peaks of the Albanian Alps to the gorgeous
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