Heads of KPST visit officially Albania

Local members of the Governing Board and the Managing Director of KPST, upon invitation of the SII, made an official visit to Albania, aimed at enhancing cooperation between pension institutions. Delegation of the Kosovo Pension Savings Trust was headed by Mr. Ymer Havolli, Chairperson of the Governing Board, accompanied by Mr. Adrian Zalli, Managing Director, and Mr. Ruzhdi Morina and Mr. Flamur Keqa, members of the Governing Board.

The delegation of KPST was initially hosted by the Social Insurance Institute of Albania (SII), headed by Mrs. Vjollca Braho, where a joint meeting between the SII, KPST and the management of the Kosovo Pension Administration was held. The heads of the SII and KPST discussed about potential future cooperation and drafting of a MoU between the two institutions. Furthermore, following the discussions and consents reached, the SII and Kosovo Pension Administration, at the end of the meeting, signed a cooperation agreement aimed at information sharing and approximation of legislation regarding the signing of a final agreement on recognition of contribution periods in Kosovo and Albania.

Afterwards, the representatives of KPST held a meeting with the Minister of Social Welfare and Youth, Mr. Erion Veliaj, and the Minister of Finances, Mr. Shkëlqim Cani. The meeting was of an informative nature, whereby both Ministers were informed with the background of the KPST and positive development it had undergone fourteen years after its establishment. The parties agreed on more frequent cooperation between KPST and pension institutions in the future, aimed at sharing experiences and helping in development of pension systems in their respective countries.

Picture 1: During the meeting between the SII, KPST and Kosovo Pension Administration

Picture 2: Heads of KPST, SII and Kosovo Pension Administration after signing the agreement between the SII and Kosovo Pension Administration