Government of Prime Minister Edi Rama will pave the way for the legalization of medical cannabis in Albania, as in the question of National Counselling, 61% of Albanian citizens have pronounced in favor of legalization.

According to the results of the poll, 308.000 citizens voted for, 148.000 against, while 51.000 had no opinion on the matter.

In a statement to the media, the Head of Government, who published the results on Thursday said that what the citizens have asked will be done.

"We will legalize cannabis and open a new front of work and economic growth, in addition to increasing the technological aspect. What the citizens have said will be realized.

The voice of the citizens is resounding and we will do exactly what the citizens want, some things faster, some less slowly. This is a process, but very soon within a few days you will see the members of the cabinet who will come out with concrete commitments, to give people back the trust they have returned to this process", stressed the Prime Minister.