JETRO’s General Director, Mr. KaminoTatsuo and Ambassador Takada introduced Albani aas a potential new destination to the Japanese private sector. Their presentations focused on the country’s position, macroeconomic and political stability, infrastructure and resources. They also shared their thoughts on the positive future economic outlook and the prospects for future business and investment from Japan.

AIDA’s Investment Director, Ms. Mileva Meksi, and Mr. Genti Beqiri representing the newly established AJCCI, focused their presentation on the advantages of investing in Albania, the incentives offered by the government, the priority sectors, as well as the support that their respective organizations can provide to the Japanese private sector. They also offered information on the taxation and incentives, registration procedures, logistics and customs-free access to the large European market, while offering to assist the Japanese business representatives to dialogue with relevant Albanian stakeholders.

The Plant Manager of Sews Cabind Albania, a subsidiary of the Sumitomo Electric Group, Mr. Mario Scarfalloto shared his experience on how his company grew to employ more than a thousand employees in just 2 years since the establishment in the country.

On their part, JICA and JBIC respectively introduced their financial support schemes designed to assist Japanese businesses that decide to invest in Albania with loans, grants and even technicians.

This seminar is an initiative expected to enhance the interest of Japanese businesses in Albania and to introduce potential new markets to the Japanese private sector.