An Albanian delegation recently joined the Japan–Albania Business Forum held at the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) in Tokyo.

The delegation included Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation Enkelejd Musabelliu, Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Erlind Sulo, AIDA Executive Director Laura Saro, Director General of Durrës Port Authority Liburn Aliu, and representatives from TEDA Tirana.

The forum was organized by the Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), in cooperation with the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA). It gathered senior officials and business leaders from both countries.

JOI President Kenichiro Hayashi opened the event. He underlined the growing potential for cooperation and the importance of sharing experience between Japan and Albania.

Meanwhile, Albania’s Ambassador to Japan, Ermal Muça, invited Japanese companies to view Albania as a safe and promising investment destination. He also emphasized the country’s steady progress toward European Union membership.

From the Japanese side, Shu Tamaura, Director at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, praised the strength of bilateral relations. Moreover, he noted the rising interest of Japanese companies in Albania and the wider region.

Later, AIDA Executive Director Laura Saro presented Albania’s investment potential. In addition, Deputy Minister Sulo and Port of Durrës Director Aliu showcased recent developments in infrastructure and energy.

Finally, the forum concluded with B2B meetings, which helped open new channels for business partnerships and future collaboration.