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Finance Minister: Minimum wage to increase, government to support business for digitalization, training programmes

TIRANA, May 5 /ATA/ – Minister of Finance and Economy Anila Denaj affirmed Wednesday evening that the minimum monthly salary for the private sector workers will increase to 40,000 lek during third term of the Socialist government in the next four years.

According to her, the decision won’t affect private entrepreneurship, while the country’s economy will grow significantly.

“Economy will grow in many dimensions and sectors. We increased the minimum wage to 30,000 lek from 26,000 lek last year, whereas we plan to raise it to 40,000 lek should the economy grows in the next four years,” she said.

Finance Minister also noted that the Socialist Party’s program includes support for manufacturing sector through funds for digitalization and training programmes.

“Our program includes a fund of 50 million euros to support private companies planning to invest in digitalization and training programmes,” she said.

Denaj also dwelled upon foreign investments, saying foreign investors are showing growing interest in investing in Albania’s strategic sectors, like energy, infrastructure, ports and airports.

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