The President of the Albanian National Olympic Committee, Fidel Ylli, hosted an important working meeting with senior leaders of international and regional Olympic institutions, as part of preparations for the organization of the “Prishtina 2030” Mediterranean Games.
The meeting was attended by the President of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030” and the President of the Olympic Committee of Malta, Julian Pace Bonello, the Secretary General of the ICMG, Iakovos Filippousis, the President of the Olympic Committee of Kosovo, Ismet Krasniqi, the Vice President Milaim Kelmendi, as well as the Advisor to the Minister of Sports of Kosovo, Drilon Brahimi.
The meeting was held within the framework of inspections and coordination for the preparations for the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”, an event that is considered historic for sports in Kosovo and the region. In this organization, Durrës will have an important role as a supporting city for the development of all water sports.
During the meeting, President Fidel Ylli presented the developments and achievements of Albanian sports in recent years, focusing on the transformation of the Albanian National Olympic Committee and investments in sports infrastructure, organization and international cooperation.
President Julian Pace Bonello expressed his admiration for the hospitality and progress of Albanian sports, appreciating the support and strategic cooperation for the success of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”.
Meanwhile, ICMG Secretary General Iakovos Filippousis praised Fidel Ylli’s contribution to strengthening cooperation between Olympic institutions and developing sports in the region.
The President of the Kosovo Olympic Committee, Ismet Krasniqi, also appreciated Fidel Ylli’s continued support for Kosovo, emphasizing that his vision, energy, and dedication remain an inspiration for the Albanian sports community.
The meeting confirmed the close cooperation between Kosovo and Albania for the organization of the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030”, with the aim of making this event one of the most important sports organizations in the region and the Mediterranean.