TIRANA, March 3 – The Ministry of Finance held a 20-year bond auction today. Investor demand reached 2.6 times the announced amount.

Finance Minister Petrit Malaj said the result shows strong interest in long-term public debt instruments. He stated that the bonds offer security and stability for investors.

“The auction result clearly shows the market’s trust in Albania’s economy and in public finance management policies,” Malaj said.

The ministry aims to extend public debt maturities through long-term instruments. This approach improves the debt profile and reduces refinancing risk. It also strengthens sustainability in debt management.

The 20-year bonds support the development of the domestic capital market. They offer pension funds, banks, and other institutional investors a stable long-term investment option.

Experts consider the auction a positive signal for the financial market and for the long-term financing of the state budget.

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