Doing Business in Albania: Reforms & Opportunities BRITISH EMBASSY TIRANA The British Embassy in Tirana co-hosted (and funded) the UKAlbania Business and Economic Reform Forum as part of the UK’s global effort to put trade and commercial interests at the heart of foreign policy. Shortly after being appointed Foreign Secretary in May 2010, William Hague said: “In a networked world we should see the presence of British businesses overseas as a valuable asset. Joint initiatives between businesses can be as powerful a tool in changing attitudes as summits and communiqués, if not more so over time.” He pledged that: “We will work alongside British businesses and the rest of Government and other Governments around the world to use our political influence to help unblock obstacles to commercial success, including cultural and language barriers, excessive regulation or weak enforcement of property rights.” The UK sees economic and business reform as vital for boosting investment, prosperity and Albania’s progress towards the EU. A good measure of success will be more UK investment and business in Albania and the region. British Embassy Rruga Skenderbeg 12, Tirana, Albania Tel: (+355) 4 223 4973 Fax: (+355) 4 224 7697 E: British.EmbassyTirana@fco.gov.uk W: http://ukinalbania.fco.gov.uk/en
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