
A reception with special honors was reserved for President Bajram Begaj by Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The Head of State conveyed to Chancellor Stocker gratitude for Austria's support to Albania at key moments in history, emphasizing the essential role and unwavering political support in Albania's journey towards European integration.
"The Albania-Austria partnership is based on shared values, democracy, peace and stability. These principles unite us and we are committed to working together to address regional and global challenges and to foster a stable and long-term relationship," Begaj.
The meeting reaffirmed the commitment to advance economic cooperation in addition to strong political relations.
"We express our gratitude for the great role that early Austrian capital investments have played in our economy," said Begaj, who also highlighted the Austrian government's assistance in reforming vocational education and the justice system, economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, as well as Austrian investments in Albania.
During the meeting, the strengthening of economic cooperation, as well as investment and trade ties between Austria and Albania was appreciated. The Austrian government has been one of the most important donors that has supported the reform of the education and vocational training system in our country over the years. President Begaj emphasized that Albania is interested in deepening cooperation in the field of university education, as well as vocational training. Albania, - President Begaj underlined, - is also interested in receiving much more direct Austrian investments in various sectors, including energy, oil, tourism, transport, infrastructure, agriculture, information and communication technology, and others.
The President of the Republic stated that Albania offers an attractive investment climate and that there is potential for exploitation in the economic relations between the two countries, primarily in tourism, where Albania is experiencing
very positive development.