Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Belinda Balluku, said Albania today is completely different from ten years ago. She credited this change to deep and state-building reforms.

Speaking at the 10th anniversary of the Investment Council, Balluku said Albania’s progress came through tough but necessary reforms. These steps, she noted, have delivered real and measurable results.

“Today we live in a new Albania — more developed, modern, and secure. Closer than ever to the European family,” Balluku said.

She highlighted the strong cooperation between the government and businesses. “From the first mandate, the Rama government built a stable partnership with the business community. The Investment Council, created in February 2014 with EBRD support, was a key move to boost investments,” she added.

According to Balluku, the EBRD memorandum helped create the Independent Investment Council. It brought together private sector representatives to advise the National Economic Council.

“The government’s clear vision became a long-term strategy with business. Today, we see its results in economic and social growth,” Balluku stated.

She called business “the heart of economic development.” “Without strong businesses and fair policies, there can be no sustainable growth or prosperity,” she said.

Balluku stressed that constant dialogue with the private sector is vital to build a stable business climate and speed up EU integration.

She described the Investment Council as “a success story” of cooperation. “Albania now has a clear vision — EU membership. This goal needs more than good policies. It needs trust, teamwork, and a friendly investment climate,” Balluku concluded.

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