TIRANA, March 5 – Director General of Customs Besmir Beja met with Italian Ambassador Marco Alberti to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade facilitation and border security.

The meeting focused on improving the movement of goods and passengers, modernizing customs processes, and enhancing controls against illegal trafficking. Beja highlighted the close partnership with Italian authorities and Italy’s ongoing support for Albanian institutions.

Ambassador Alberti emphasized Italy’s commitment to assisting Albania in advancing institutional capacity and moving toward European integration. The discussions also covered joint projects between the two countries’ customs administrations, including collaboration with Guardia di Finanza and the update of the Action Plan to deepen operational and institutional cooperation across the Adriatic.

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