Speaker

Laura Plaku (Saro) is the Executive Director of the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA). In this capacity, she leads efforts to promote Albania’s economic potential, attract investment and foster strategic partnerships with domestic and international stakeholders. Ms. Saro has a consolidated experience in developing international economic relations, promoting strategic investments and positioning Albania as a competitive destination in global markets. With a particular focus on building bridges of cooperation, her international activity includes intensive cooperation with institutions, diplomatic missions, business communities and foreign investors. Through the forum of bilateral meetings, economic forums and trade missions, she leads a strategic agenda oriented towards identifying sectors with high potential and creating direct partnerships in the Balkans, Europe and beyond. Her approach places economic diplomacy at the service of transforming local potential into concrete projects, sustainable partnerships and real opportunities for economic development.