Prime Minister Edi Rama emphasized that export procedures and streamlined logistics corridors remain critical to reduce costs and transport time.

At the government-exporter dialogue, attended by Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj, Agriculture Minister Andis Salla, and AIDA CEO Laura Saro, the new ExportOn platform was officially presented.

Rama announced new financial instruments designed specifically for export businesses. These tools reduce risk when dealing with commercial banks.

“Fund absorption remains very low compared to what we want,” he said. “Whether through the Bank of Albania credit line or the new Development Bank, we must understand exactly where the gaps are and address them so funds are more accessible.”

He stressed that the Bank of Albania credit line has no limit, given the low current uptake of available funds.

Rama also reminded companies about the importance of investing in human resources.

“Global companies that invested in training and skills at the start of the decade saw growth. Those that didn’t, fell behind. This shows the direct link between human capital investment and long-term success,” he said, noting the relevance for EU integration.

In short, Rama underlined that combining financial tools, logistics efficiency, and workforce development is key to boosting exports and preparing Albanian companies for the European market.

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