In his testimony before the Sterilization Commission, businessman Ilir Rrapaj also answered the question of whether he knew Edi Rama before.
Rrapaj said that he met him at a government event in 2013 where he also met former minister Ilir Beqaj and former deputy minister Klodjan Rjepaj at the same meeting .
Debate:
Vokshi: Did you know Edi Rama?
Rrapaj: I know him like most Albanians through political activity.
Vokshi: How did you know him?
Rrapaj: In the same activity, the Prime Minister presided. This is the first moment.
Vokshi: You didn't have any other acquaintances? Did you have a meeting after that?
Rrapaj: On one or two other occasions part of the Umbrian delegation.
Vokshi: Did you meet Ilir Beqaj later?
Rappaj: Only in official premises. I did not talk with the prime minister, I was simply present with the delegation.