During an official visit to Hungary, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held a discussion at the Ludovika University of Public Service in Budapest, where he presented Albania’s priorities for strengthening economic diplomacy and its contribution to the country’s development. Speaking before students and university representatives, Hoxha stressed that Albanian diplomacy must play an increasingly active role in supporting the economy, becoming a bridge between Albanian businesses and international markets.
According to him, diplomatic missions must engage more in promoting exports, identifying investment opportunities, opening new markets and creating partnerships that bring concrete benefits to the Albanian economy. “Our diplomacy must not only represent the country, but also create opportunities for it,” the minister said, emphasizing that political relations should serve as the basis for economic cooperation with tangible results.
An important part of the discussion was also devoted to the process of European integration, which Hoxha described as a transformation that goes beyond political and geopolitical objectives. According to him, the path towards the European Union requires modernizing institutions, increasing competitiveness and preparing the Albanian economy to become part of the European Single Market.
In this context, economic diplomacy is seen as an important instrument for bringing Albania closer to European standards, attracting quality investment and strengthening cooperation with international partners in the fields of technology and knowledge. Concluding the discussion, Minister Hoxha stressed that the success of diplomacy should be measured not only through agreements and international contacts, but also by its impact on the economic life of the country. “Diplomacy is not measured only by the agreements we sign, but also by the opportunities we create,” the minister concluded.