TIRANA, Dec 6 /ATA/ Minister of Finance and Economy, Ervin Mete, participated in the ceremony of extending 92 mortgage loans to State Police employees.
Present at this ceremony were Minister of Interior, Taulant Balla, senior officials of State Police and National Housing Authority.
Minister Mete said that these 92 loans are extended to State Police employees as part of the policies undertaken by the government for social housing for certain categories, which subsidizes loan interests through the state budget.
The minister emphasized the fact that the concessional loan scheme for housing will continue next year as well, with a fund of 100 million ALL earmarked in the draft budget of 2024.
In his remarks, Mete thanked the employees of the State Police for their contribution to maintaining order and public safety in the country, especially during the tourist season.
“Tourism during this year, but also in the future, is expected to play a key role not only in economic development, but also in terms of improving the image of the country.”
Also, Mete said that the government will continue to support the employees of the State Police and the public administration as a whole through the salary increase policy.
“The salary increase reform, started this year, will continue throughout the next year. Starting from mid- 2024, there will be a significant increase in salaries for State Police employees, as well as for a number of other categories, such as doctors, nurses, soldiers, as well as for other public administration employees. Through the increase projected for next year, the level of the average salary will reach 900 euros, promoting quality employment and increased competitiveness with the countries of the region”, said the minister.
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