TIRANA, Aug 26 /ATA/-By Maela Marini/ – Prime Minister Edi Rama pointed out Albania’s increasing appeal as a top tourist destination, underlining the need for a more active economic diplomacy as a crucial tool for promoting the country’s economic interests.
Addressing the annual Albanian Ambassadors’ Conference, PM Rama stated that Albania is becoming a magnet attracting visitors from all over the world, with a rise from 10 million visitors last year to an even higher number expected this year.
“We recorded 10 million visitors last year, whereas the arrivals number this year is expected to be significantly higher and such data reflects the country’s development, economic growth, revenue and wage increase,” the government head said.
PM Rama underlined that the average monthly wage for the central public administration has increased to 900 euros, adding that the private sector wages are actually higher than the reported wages.
“It is our duty to fully formalize the economy. As many as 10 000 new businesses have been recorded in the first half of this year, with 15 000 more employed people compared to the same period of the previous year,” he added.
PM Rama also said that foreign investment recorded a 15% growth in the first quarter of 2024 and many foreign investors are showing increased interest in investing in Albania’s tourism, as well as other strategic sectors, including energy, telecommunication, transport and construction.
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