The First EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum in Tirana on October 13-14, supported by the European Commission

Tirana will host the first EU-Western Balkans Investment Forum on October 13 and 14, supported by the European Commission.

The forum aims to strengthen economic cooperation and investment opportunities among the countries of the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia) and the member states of the European Union (EU).

Investors and decision-makers will gather at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana with several goals: to advance regional integration, create opportunities for sustainable growth, and promote innovation in the Western Balkans.

The development of the Forum represents a strategic moment in the economic integration of the region with the European Union. It offers opportunities to attract foreign direct investments, promote innovation, and accelerate the economic integration of the Western Balkans, thereby fostering sustainable economic development in the region.

Supported by the European Commission, this summit is part of the broader EU strategy to promote regional integration and socio-economic convergence, encouraging sustainable economic development throughout the region.

The European Union and the six countries of the Western Balkans (WB6) are at a crucial moment in their joint economic and political journey. While the EU seeks to revitalize its economic dynamism and ensure its global competitiveness, the Western Balkans emerges as a new promising frontier for investment.

This investment forum serves as a strategic platform to strengthen economic cooperation, attract foreign direct investments (FDI), and accelerate the integration of the WB6 economies into the European single market, benefiting both the WB6 countries, EU member states, and European companies.

By fostering dialogue among investors, policymakers, and business leaders, this forum in Tirana will highlight how key investment opportunities can catalyze growth, deepen market integration, and secure the future of Europe as a competitive, resilient, and united bloc. It will also address critical challenges such as regulatory barriers, financing constraints, and geopolitical uncertainties that may impact regional economic development. (October 2)