Discussion Focused on Strategic Partnership and Advancing U.S. Investment
The Board of Directors of the American Chamber of Commerce in Albania held a Working Lunch with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Ms. Nancy VanHorn, in an open and constructive discussion on the key priorities shaping Albania’s business environment.
The meeting was held in continuation of engagements aimed at further strengthening the AmCham–U.S. Embassy partnership and reinforcing the shared objective of advancing economic relations between Albania and the United States.
In support of this objective, the AmCham Board places strong emphasis on its core advocacy priorities focused on improving the business climate and strengthening the regulatory framework. Through its active sectoral committees, AmCham advances reforms related to regulatory and fiscal predictability, innovation, security, sustainability, and sector-specific challenges such as in the digital, healthcare, and tourism industries.
Particular emphasis was placed on the effectiveness of the public consultation process. The Board underlined the need to establish a structured and functional consultation mechanism that ensures meaningful dialogue, transparency, and reasoned institutional feedback. Strengthening stakeholder engagement is essential to building trust and ensuring that legislative and regulatory reforms are balanced, predictable, and effectively implemented.
Within the broader framework of investment climate discussions, it was emphasized the importance of fostering an increasingly attractive and competitive business environment for major international companies, including U.S. investors. The discussion also addressed the investment screening mechanism as an important instrument in the context of national security and strategic investments. AmCham reiterated its position that strengthening Albania’s investment framework should focus on building and promoting transparent, efficient, and predictable procedures for foreign investors. Ensuring legal certainty and regulatory clarity remains fundamental to enhancing investor confidence and positioning Albania as a reliable destination for high-quality international investment.
The Working Lunch reaffirmed the enduring strategic partnership between AmCham and the U.S. Embassy. The shared message was clear, advancing legal certainty, strengthening institutional dialogue, and promoting transparent and predictable procedures are fundamental to attracting quality international investment, fostering innovation, and supporting Albania’s sustainable economic development.
