FIAA’s President and Executive Director share views during the Shell Albania Country Coordination Team

FIAA’s President and Executive Director share views during the Shell Albania Country Coordination Team

March 18, 2021
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FIAA President Dr. Alvensleben and Ms. Jazoj, participated in a video conference meeting with the Shell Albania Country Team on the Topic “FIAA Manifest and External Perspective on Foreign Investment in Albania”. Through this meeting it was presented the FIAA-s role in Albania, its structure and composition, along with the main actions and interventions in support of the Business Membership.

The Chairman, Dr. Alvensleben highlighted some key points on the current business climate, as well as mentioned some critical issues where Albanian government and other political Players should focus. Foreign Investors Association strongly appeal that the investment climate in the country remains a key element to get improved, rule of law, legal certainty and tax clarity remain serious challenges, in particular to foreign investors, Dr. Alvensleben stated.

The Chairman further stressed some of the challenges for bringing Albania’s Economy forward in the next four years, part of the FIAA Manifest addressed to the main Albanian Political Leaders.

In addition, the Executive Director acknowledged a long cooperation that FIAA and Shell share from the beginning when, this company planned to enter the Albanian market. For almost a decade, Shell has been a strong supporter of FIAA and the business climate in the country. The discussions and several questions were raised during this meeting and Shell Team were informed on specific actions and lobbying initiatives of FIAA.

FIAA Representatives also stressed the importance of the main instrument in improving the business climate, the FIAA’ White Book, which is a perfect tool prepared by foreign and domestic experts, addressing the main issues of Albanian legislation, providing relevant recommendations and further promotes proper implementation and enforcement of laws and instructions.