"The loan will be used for financing the construction of the road between Tirana and Elbasan, with a total cost of $400 million and which will shorten the distance between our two towns to around 26 kilometres (15 miles)," the ministry said in a statement.

The Islamic Development Bank will also assist in ensuring the remaining amount necessary for the construction from Saudi Development Fund, Abu Dhabi Fund and OPEC funds, it added.

Source : http://news.ph.msn.com/business/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4763108 - April 7, 2011