TIRANA, March 27/ATA/ The “Match-Maker Albania 2025” event brought together 1,000 representatives from 36 countries in Tirana, including investors, development agencies and Albanian exporters, for investments in tourism, real estate and infrastructure, as well as for strengthening the “Made in Albania” brand.
Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation Blendi Gonxhja praised in his speech at this meeting the participants from 36 countries around the world, appreciating this, “A clear reflection of the growing interest and trust in Albania as a destination for investment and innovation”.
He said that, “Over 500 foreign investors, 200 Albanian companies and more than 30 elite exporters are here today, as we present more than 30 projects ready for public and private investment, covering a wide range of sectors”.
This event, the minister continued, “is more than a platform for cooperation, but reflects the important momentum that Albania has built”.
Gonxhja noted that foreign direct investment in 2024 reached 1.6 billion euros, the highest level in history. “This is no coincidence. It is the result of hard work, reforms and vision. Countries like Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria and Kosovo have been on top of investments in Albania, strengthening ties and opening new chapters of cooperation,” he said.
Gonxhja expressed pride in signing of five new memoranda of understanding with Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia, the United Kingdom and Kazakhstan.
“These agreements are more than diplomatic gestures. They are commitments to cooperate, to exchange knowledge and to invest in each other’s growth, in tourism, real estate, technology, innovation, agribusiness, manufacturing, energy, finance, healthcare, etc.,” the minister said.
Gonxhja expressed confidence that this transformation of the country will be comprehensive and sustainable.
“The Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation is committed to support every investor and every entrepreneur who shares this vision. We are here not only to promote growth, but to shape it,” Gonxhja said at the end of his speech. /a.f/p.s./
