US Charge d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn sends clear signals about the business climate in Albania: Investors demand security, fair competition, and protection of strategic sectors.
The United States has sent a strong message about the investment climate in Albania. During the American Chamber of Commerce’s presentation on Foreign Direct Investment, the US Charge d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, underlined that foreign investors need more certainty, clear rules and fair competition to invest in the country.
In her speech, VanHorn emphasized that Albania must guarantee not only openness to investment, but also the protection of national interests and international standards.
“Albania’s 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,” she stated.
But the American diplomat hinted that the arrival of new investments is not automatic. According to her, businesses require concrete guarantees about how the market and institutions function.
“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, 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,” said VanHorn.
In another significant message, the US representative warned that laws are not enough if they are not implemented in practice.
“Of course, the adoption of 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 ministries and institutions to bring this framework to life. Review mechanisms are designed to protect you. When rules are predictable and implementation is consistent, everyone benefits,” she stated.
So even though Rama boasts about the investment boom, in fact there are still many problems for the Americans. /Pamphlet