The expected results of the project align with the Programme's result indicators, particularly focusing on reducing travel time and enhancing cross-border cooperation.
The maturation and implementation of the border crossing point works will address a longstanding issue of travel and communication between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia in the Prespa area.
Currently, the travel time from the Municipality of Laimos in Greece to the Municipality of Resen is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, requiring a detour via Florina and Bitola through the Niki Border Crossing Point. With the opening of the new Border Crossing Point (BCP), this travel time will be significantly reduced to just 40 minutes. The new BCP will facilitate direct connections between neighboring countries in the Prespa Lake area, enabling opportunities for a Prespa Lake round trip through three different countries.
This development is expected to promote sustainable growth in the wider area of the Prespa Park. The opening of the borders will yield broader benefits for local economies, enhancing income and employment through the rational exploitation of tourist resources and the trade of local agricultural products. These outcomes will contribute to the fulfillment of the specific objective of sustainable transport and regional development, ultimately strengthening the economic, social, and environmental ties between the two countries.
