By Hammad Kahlun
Scandinavian news Finland
Rama’s Exact Words: A Contradiction or Clarification?
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has issued a pointed statement regarding a reported luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner, the US businessman and son-in-law of former President Donald Trump.
Speaking publicly, Rama stated the project was never cancelled because, in his words, it never formally existed in the first place.
‘To Cancel a Project, You First Need a Project’
Rama’s statement, reported by journalist Hammad Kahlun via a Scandinavian/Finnish news outlet, was direct and unusually blunt for a sitting head of government.
His full remarks in sequence:
“Cancellation was never announced by me, for the simple reason that nothing was ever formally established to begin with.”
“What exists at this stage is an ongoing process discussions and groundwork that have yet to take a definitive shape.”
To cancel a project, first you need to have a project. There has never been a project. The project is something that is still being worked on.”
The final sentence notably contradicts the earlier denial — acknowledging that work on the proposal is still ongoing.
What Is the Kushner Albania Resort Project?
Jared Kushner’s investment firm Affinity Partners has been previously linked to development ambitions in Albania, a country undergoing rapid tourism and real estate expansion along its Adriatic and Ionian coastlines.
No formal agreement, signed contract, or government-approved development plan has been publicly disclosed by either the Albanian government or Affinity Partners.
Political Context: Rama, Kushner, and Albania’s Development Push
Prime Minister Edi Rama, leader of the Socialist Party of Albania and in office since 2013, has aggressively pursued foreign investment in Albania’s coastal and tourism sectors.
Kushner has made several visits to the Balkans region, with reported interest in large-scale luxury developments.
Albania’s affordable land market combined with its active pursuit of EU membership has positioned the country as an increasingly appealing destination for foreign capital and large-scale development ventures.
Key Takeaway: Still Active, Never Officially Launched
Rama’s statement leaves the situation deliberately ambiguous. He denies a cancellation, denies a formal project exists, yet simultaneously confirms discussions or planning is still underway.
No timeline, location, investment figure, or regulatory filing has been confirmed by any official body in Tirana or through US-based entities connected to Kushner.
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