TIRANA, April 9 – The Economy, Employment, and Finance Committee, chaired by Milva Ekonomi, approved a draft law today. The law aims to reform how tourist ports are built and operated in Albania. MP Zamira Sinaj proposed the initiative. It introduces special rules for projects with strategic investor status.

The draft allows certified strategic investors to bypass standard competitive procedures. They no longer need public tenders or auctions for constructing and operating tourist ports. This streamlines approvals for high-impact projects.

The reform has clear goals. It seeks to cut bureaucratic delays for major projects. It also promotes modern marinas and tourist ports along the coastline. Finally, it creates a framework linking the ports law with strategic investment regulations.

During the session, MP Adi Qose presented the draft. He stressed the need to align legislation with Albania’s changing economic dynamics. Committee members discussed safeguards for the state. They also highlighted the importance of monitoring ports after construction.

Sinaj explained the law’s purpose: “We aim to give special treatment to investors with proven financial and strategic capacity to transform coastal tourism.” After clarifying selection criteria and transparency measures, the committee approved the draft law article by article. The legislation now moves to the plenary session for final approval.

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