Foreign Ministry strong connecting bridge for attracting foreign investors
Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani participated today in the General Assembly 2025 of « Confindustria Albania », which organized the activity « Competitiveness and Future: Businesses, Territory, Confindustrial Community ». Hasani initially appreciated the fact that « Confindustria Albania » has been a key partner in promoting relations between Albania and Italy since the beginning, providing support in economic cooperation between our two countries.
« For us, this cooperation is precious, and we will continue to support it with great enthusiasm. This is a commitment that requires close cooperation with our partners, where Italy has an extraordinary role. After two decades of intense relations, Italy is one of the most important investors in Albania and a strategic ally in Albania’s European Union integration process, » he said. Minister Hasani described that Albania is currently at the best historical moment in its European journey: with the objective of opening all groups within this year, the closure of negotiations within 2027, and with a clear vision to become part of the family of European values before 2030.
« EU membership is an opportunity to better position itself in a global environment and increase its economic potential. This is not an opportunity that will come by itself. We have to work closely with the private sector to create an atmosphere of investments and innovations that can transform our economy. The role of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEPJ) is to be a bridge, promote exports and attract strategic investors. To succeed in this process, to which we are fully engaged, a strong partnership between the government and the private sector is necessary. Only with close cooperation with our strategic partners can we maximize the benefits of our European Union integration ”, He said.
Minister Hasani also underlined one of the main focus of the MEPJ, which is the support for the initiatives that connect domestic business with the Albanian Diaspora. « The Albanian Diaspora is an extraordinary asset that has the potential to play a key role in the economic development and growth of Albania’s international ties. It is one of the main focuses of our policies. The Albanian Diaspora, especially the great one living in Italy, has a tremendous potential to contribute to the growth of the Albanian economy.
