A meeting with local officials in Ioannina took place under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Thanassis Kontogeorgis, focusing on the region’s development strategy. The meeting occurred ahead of the contract signing for the ‘Ioannina-Kakavia’ project, which aims to enhance cross-border connectivity with the Western Balkans. Discussions included local planning and environmental protections, with future collaboration emphasized. The government plans to return in early 2025 to present a comprehensive development plan for the region.