The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, announced the approval of new priority areas for the municipalities of Pukë, Bulqizë, and Lezhë, bringing the number of municipalities with approved development zones to nearly half of all municipalities in the country. During his remarks, the Minister emphasized that citizens’ interest continues to grow, with approximately 500 applications registered across the entire territory of the country. The “Mountain Package” was assessed as one of the most important instruments for local economic development, contributing to the stimulation of investments and the creation of tangible opportunities for local communities.