FIAA’s President and Executive Director meet with Diplomats in Albania

FIAA’s President and Executive Director meet with Diplomats in Albania

March 25, 2021
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In the frame of the communication that FIAA keeps with Diplomatic Bodies in Albania and further to the prior meetings held with the Ambassadors of Japan and Ambassador of Israel in Albania, FIAA’s President Dr. Alvensleben and Executive Director Ms. Jazoj had a meeting with H.E Mrs. Sophia Philippidou, Ambassador of Greece in Albania and the representatives of the Greek Trade Office. Main discussion of this meeting was focused on the current business environment and main issues that the business faces, along with views on the publication of the FIAA Manifest. The Greek Ambassador and her Team highlighted the importance of a better investment in the country along with easing of bureaucracy, fight against corruption and a pro-business environment. Among others, it was also discussed the close cooperation between FIAA and the Greek investors in the country. Greek investors are an important part of the entire foreign Investment flow in Albania and their interest will be in the light of FIAA actions and Lobbying initiatives.

In addition, President Dr. Alvensleben and Executive Director Ms. Jazoj were invited to a business lunch with H.E Ambassador of France in Albania, Mrs. Elisabeth Barsacq. The main purpose of the meeting was exchanging views on the Albanian business climate, impacts of the pandemic and current business and political situation in the country, along with sharing views on the published MANIFEST by FIAA.

During the meeting there it was also discussed the long cooperation between FIAA and the French Investors in Albania. Several French investors have continued to be part of FIAA Management and Leadership thus, creating stronger ties as well as opportunities for strengthening cooperation with other investors in the country.

FIAA shall continue meetings with other diplomats in the coming months and assist potential foreign investors interested on the Albanian market.