In a televised interview, Kadia said that, “the name ‘Open Balkan’ is relevant, to make it as clear as possible to local citizens, the public and mini schengen may have caused a misunderstanding, thus ”Open Balkan” is more appropriate”.

“Practically, we have all signed agreements with the EU. When it comes to the EU, we are ‘ok’, while when it comes to Balkans we find it impossible and difficult . This is the goal, to be free to move, to exchange, etc,” he added

Asked if “Open Balkans” is a geopolitical or economic initiative, Kadia said that, “Open Balkans” is in the interest of citizens, it is a platform which is not exclusively exhaustive, but which is open to all countries so that there are no obstacles. at customs for goods.”//a.i/

Speaking in an interview with ATA, Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy Besart Kadia stated that this memorandum aims to facilitate the customs procedures of the parties and other border inspection authorities of goods (such as veterinary, sanitary and phyto-sanitary inspection and food inspection), formalities, controls and the number of documents that will be required of businesses at the border.

“These measures are aimed at reducing inspection time, which renders into cost reductions for business operators,” he said.

Kadia explained to ATA that this document has been negotiated taking into account the problems raised by Albanian companies regarding sanitary and phyto-sanitary documents with the final purpose of addressing them, not only at the tripartite level, but with involvement of other countries of the Western Balkans.

According to this memorandum, the parties undertake to mutually recognize the results of laboratory analyzes of samples taken from agricultural / food goods on import.

Recognition of these certificates is another aspect of cost reduction for businesses, both in terms of increased fees for re-analysis, but also in terms of the time it takes to complete them.

“This means faster circulation of goods and their release on the market at the moment that the business plans. Moreover, this is important for food products, which must reach the consumer fresh “, said the Deputy Minister for ATA.

Another significant aspect is the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation on Free Access to the Labor Market in the Western Balkans.

According to Kadija, this document is a concrete step of our countries to bring people and our labor markets closer by removing work permits.

The Deputy Minister emphasized for ATA that this Memorandum will pave the way for other parties to accelerate efforts to improve their domestic legislation, offering the same, facilitated conditions for our Albanian citizens, to remove the work permits for workers as Albania has done.

“This is good news for our citizens who want to integrate into the labor market of the Western Balkans. It is important to note that in order to achieve these objectives, the parties have emphasized the cooperation of the relevant authorities for achieving the objectives, setting a deadline for the first meeting, not later than two months from the date of signing the memorandum, as well as periodic reporting to the respective governments on the results achieved “, Kadia said for ATA.

The Deputy Minister of Finance expressed the belief that intensification of the labor movement will lead to the expansion of national labor markets, the creation of new employment opportunities and the sharing of their experiences, skills, putting workers in a “competition” to raise them professionally./p.s./

The Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy, Besart Kadia stated on Tuesday that the initiative aims to provide a complete legal package for enterprises, which needs financial support and support services in terms of size and characteristics.

“In this way, enterprises will be provided with direct and free of charge assistance on an ongoing basis, which if properly absorbed by businesses they will be able to have a rapid growth and a significant impact on economic growth and employment, as well as innovative innovations sensitive in the business environment,” Kadia said. //a.i/

During a televised interview, Kadia emphasized that, “small business with an annual turnover of up to 100 thousand USD to be exempted from VAT scheme, while businesses with an annual turnover of up to140 thousand USD will pay zero profit tax. This initiative aims to support the enterprises to provide more income and liquidity.”

In his remarks, Kadia noted that, “the process of digitalization of services has provided new online mechanisms which aim to avoid corruption and reduce unnecessary burdens created by bureaucracy.”  //a.i/

During a televised debate, Kadia stressed that this program that has been presented assumes a different economic and fiscal reality, with a public debt of 40%, a developing and industrialized economy while the state takes commitments.

“Every vision, every program is done based on the analysis of the current situation. In the situation we are in, we owe a debt, while the presented program assumes a different fiscal economic reality”, he said.

According to him, the state cannot take on so much, as it has not been able to make so many social policies.

“If you say: we do nothing in the economy; we will reduce the debt; we will give up the expenses of 700 million euros; we will remove 100 thousand people from jobs in the public administration, but we will reduce taxes, then the program is feasible “, said Kadia.

According to him, it is unfortunate that Albania cannot make these kinds of expenses./a.a/p.s./