TIRANA, Sept 22/ATA/ Non-tariff barriers with the Balkan countries were at issue of the meeting of inter-institutional group on Trade Policy Coordination and Trade Facilitation at its 12th meeting chaired by Minister of Finance and Economy, Delina Ibrahimaj.
Minister Ibrahimaj highlighted the importance of the meeting given the important developments taking place in the field of trade.
The committee has already drafted and approved a three-year action plan, based on the needs and concerns raised by business representatives during previous meetings.
Minister Ibrahimaj said that implementation of this plan requires the cooperation of all parties expressing her commitment to encourage dialogue in order for their issues to be addressed as soon as possible.
“I remain committed to encourage dialogue with you, to continue an in-depth discussion about the setbacks encountered and concrete proposals for all of us, the members of government to address them in a short time,” said Ibrahimaj.
The minister recapped on the main developments in trade policy of the country adding that the achievements of Albania in the frame of regional cooperation and foreign trade policy were positively assessed by the EC progress report released a few days ago.
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