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FIAA’s membership gathered on March 12 on occasion of its Annual Meeting to welcome a report by the FIAA Board and the Executive team on the activities of the past year, learn about the plans for the year ahead, and elect two new board members.

The President of FIAA, Mr. Balazs Revesz opened the event with a remarkable overview of FIAA’s work in the past year and his first year at the head of the board, by highlighting some of the activities of the organization in the lobbying and networking field and some of the plans for 2025.

FIAA was pleased to cooperate with the Albania Investment Council and the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection (IDP ALBANIA) in organizing this important event related to Albania’s new Personal Data Protection Law which is expected to impact all businesses operating in Albania as well as government institutions and NGOs.

The Albania report, including insights on the latest developments related to foreign direct investment in Albania was published in under the well-meaning title “.

Following FIAA’s work towards the improvement of the Business Environment in the country, the Tax and Legal Committee of FIAA gathered in January 30 to start preparations for the upcoming Edition of the White Book (WB) 2025-2029.

The members of FIAA’s Energy Industry Council met on January 21^st for their first meeting in 2025 to address some pressing concerns in the Energy Industry, in particular issues coming from the Electricity Producers and Traders in the country. The present members shared their concerns and stated the importance of discussions with the relevant Authorities.

The Foreign Investors Association of Albania (FIAA) held in January 28th the yearly traditional event, a celebration which gathered the Foreign Business Community, the present International Institutions and highest Diplomatic Representatives in Albania, along with key Institutions in the country.

The Event was greeted by President Mr. Balazs Revesz and H.E Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Albania, who addressed their greetings and messages towards the Foreign Business Community in the country.

In line with FIAA’s approach to bring business closer to academia, the President of FIAA, Mr. Balazs Revesz and the President of the Western Balkans University, Prof. Dr. Ferdinand Gjana signed a cooperation agreement in December, which aims to support the development of innovative educational programs, professional internships for the WBU students and research initiatives to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications.

Wonderful news for Albania! 5G is now officially present in the country. Plenty of opportunities will arise with this presence for all citizens and companies active in Albania.

Congratulations for this achievement to our long-standing member Vodafone Albania and its leadership represented by its CEO Balazs Revesz!

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Foreign Investors of Association Albania, jointly with Confindustria Albania, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Albania and Hellenic Business Association of Albania, officially launched the findings of the Business Environment in Albania Survey 2024.

FIAA’s representative Ms. Marinela Jazoj in the opening remarks thanked the partner business organizations collaborating for the conducting of the survey and the keynote speakers from the Government and EU for dedicating part of their agenda to the launching event.