Economy and Innovation Minister Delina Ibrahimaj presented a draft law in Parliament. The draft ratifies CEFTA Joint Committee Decision No. 6.
The decision aims to simplify trade in tourism services.

Ibrahimaj said Albanian travel agencies can operate across CEFTA countries more easily.They will no longer need extra authorizations or local offices in each market.
The decision creates unified and predictable rules across the region.

The minister said the move increases competitiveness for Albanian businesses.She noted that Albania has recorded a trade surplus in services.
Tourism remains the main contributor to this surplus.

Ibrahimaj said travel agencies will benefit directly. She highlighted market expansion and simpler administrative procedures.
She said agencies can attract new regional clients.

The minister stressed that the draft law supports EU integration goals. She said it helps prepare Albania for the European single market.
She added that it aligns tourism business activity with regional service trade standards.

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