
Prime Minister Edi Rama attacked the protesters from Thethi who have been gathering every day in front of the Prime Minister's Office for 52 days, demanding his resignation and the removal of the old political caste.
During a conversation with residents of the area, the head of government accused the protesters of opposing foreign investment and described them as "charlatans", "delirious" and "extremists".
Responding to residents' questions about the Mountain Package and interventions against unauthorized construction in Theth, Rama said that economic development comes through investments and brought up the project for the construction of the Dukagjin road as an example.
"Where do the funds come from? The funds come from investments. Even the most democratic countries compete to bring in more foreign investment."
"All kinds of charlatans, delusional people and extremists are emerging in Albania and saying we don't want foreign investments, we don't want foreigners in Albania. Who are we selling Albania to?" Rama declared, also mentioning Qatar's investments as an example.
The Prime Minister said that the government will begin construction of the Dukagjini road, while emphasizing that the area once faced a lack of infrastructure, electricity, and water supply.
At the same meeting, Rama also explained the Mountain Package, emphasizing that it was not designed to favor oligarchs, but to provide solutions to ownership issues for heirs in mountainous areas.
"The Mountains Package is not for usurpers, nor for oligarchs. It aims to set in motion the economy of property heirs and provide development opportunities to areas where tourism is the main alternative," he said.