Albanian road project loan

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has agreed to provide a loan of AED183.50million (US$49.95million) for the construction of the Tirana-Elbasan road project. The completed works will shorten travelling time between both cities contributing to Albania's economic growth through the support of domestic trade exchange.
April 25, 2012 Read time: 1 min
4216 Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has agreed to provide a loan of AED183.50million (US$49.95million) for the construction of the Tirana-Elbasan road project. The completed works will shorten travelling time between both cities contributing to Albania’s economic growth through the support of domestic trade exchange.

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