More than 500,000 Albanians and Italians benefit from the mutual recognition of pensions.
This Tuesday, the final document of the agreement on the recognition of Albania-Italy pensions was signed in Rome by the Foreign Ministers of the two countries, Igli Hasani and Antonio Tajani .
Hasani described it as " an important moment for the two countries after 15 years of effort ", expressing his gratitude to his Italian counterpart for his contribution.
"I wish all the best to those who will benefit from this protocol", declared the minister.
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announces that the agreement comes as an obligation and right to Albanian, Italian and Italo-Albanian citizens, who have worked with dedication for 30 years and have contributed to the economy and social progress of both countries ours.
Through the agreement, old-age pensions, insurance for sickness benefits, as well as unemployment insurance will be covered for both Albanians living in Italy and Italian citizens living and working in Albania and making their contributions here.
After signing, the agreement before entering into force must be ratified by the respective Assemblies.