Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving the investment climate are essential to Albania’s EU accession process, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said on Monday.

Moreira de Sousa met with Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj to discuss Albania’s EU integration, SME development and ways to attract foreign direct investment. In a social media post, the ambassador stressed that stronger business support and a better investment climate would help advance Albania’s path towards EU membership.

She also highlighted the importance of proper consultation with businesses and other stakeholders to move reforms forward and ensure their effective implementation. Moreira de Sousa reaffirmed the EU delegation’s readiness to continue working with Ibrahimaj to advance reforms and improve the country’s business environment.

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