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"American investors are increasingly looking towards Albania", Nancy VanHorn's message: Clear rules, security and a level playing field are needed
2026-06-15 22:04:40 / AKTUALITET
The United States charge d'affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, during an event organized by the American Chamber of Commerce, stated that American companies are paying more and more attention to Albania, while emphasizing that a number of American investors are already operating in the country.
The American diplomat praised the new framework for reviewing foreign investments, describing it as an important step to ensure that Albania remains open to business, but at the same time protects its national interests.
She further emphasized that foreign investors need confidence that the rules are clear, that the playing field is level, and that strategic sectors are protected from actors who do not play by the rules.
Nancy VanHorn's full speech:
I just told Grant that I think this is a meeting where you're going to hear the same things over and over again. The four of us, I think, are speaking with one voice.
So a big thank you to Neritan and Grant for the warm welcome, to the minister for joining us today and I think she actually articulated very well the importance of this mechanism and process. The American Chamber has a real talent for turning shared priorities into shared actions – and today is a perfect example.
Minister Ibrahimaj, it's a pleasure to see you here. Your ministry's leadership on the investment screening mechanism has been essential, and the United States is proud to stand with you.
So, I'll be brief, because the real substance is in the presentations and discussions that will follow. But I want to say a few things from the embassy's perspective.
This is very important. Albania’s FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) Screening Framework is not just a bureaucratic exercise – it is a strategic statement. It shows that Albania is open for business, but in a way that protects Albania’s national interests and meets international standards.
And investors are paying attention – including American ones. American companies are here – in energy, construction and technology – and many more are looking to come. But investors need confidence that the rules are clear, that the playing field is level and that strategic sectors are protected from actors who do not play by the same rules as us.
When President Trump announced America’s investment policy last year, he emphasized a simple principle: welcome investments that strengthen economic growth while ensuring that critical infrastructure and strategic sectors remain safe. Albania’s approach to investment screening is built on the same principle. And that alignment matters.
Of course, passing a law is the beginning, not the end. Implementation is where these efforts succeed or fail – and the United States will continue to support Albania throughout this process. We will continue to work with Minister Ibrahimaj and other ministries and institutions that will bring this framework to life.
To the business community in this room: Review mechanisms are designed to protect you. When rules are predictable and implementation is consistent, everyone benefits – and that is the environment that attracts the kind of long-term, quality investment that Albania deserves.
So today is about bringing everyone to the same table – to understand what this framework means, how it works, and what comes next. Albania has taken an important step forward, and we look forward to the work that lies ahead.
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