Delphi, April 22, 2026
Α Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Growthfund (the National Investment Fund of Greece) and the Albanian Investment Corporation (AIC), in the context of the Delphi Economic Forum.
The signing of the MoU, in Delphi today, marks a new perspective for institutional cooperation between Greece and Albania, confirming at a high institutional level the willingness of both sides to develop a structured and targeted framework for the exchange of know-how, experience, and best practices in sectors with a strong development impact.
The MoU was signed on behalf of the Greek delegation by the CEO of Growthfund, Yiannis Papachristou, and on behalf of the Albanian delegation by the CEO of AIC, Elira Kokona with the presence of Albanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj. The signing ceremony was also attended by Luela Hajdaraga, Ambassador of Albania to Greece, Panos Stampoulidis, Deputy CEO of Growthfund, Florenca Haxhi, co-CEO of Durana Tech Park; Gjergji Taho, co-CEO of Durana Tech Park; Julian Adili, CEO of ASDRE; Gert Hekurani, Director of Asset and Project Management at AIC; and Gledis Shehu, Director of Finance and Administration at AIC.
The MoU establishes a general cooperation framework across a broad range of areas of mutual interest, with emphasis on the management and development of public real estate assets, innovation and artificial intelligence, the development of modern and sustainable infrastructure, as well as knowledge exchange on the creation and operation of multipurpose exhibition and conference centers.
Albanian Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj stated:” International cooperation allows us to move faster from planning to implementation, especially in projects that require scale, expertise, and access to capital. Through partnerships with institutions such as Growthfund, we can better structure investment opportunities, improve project readiness, and connect them with international investors. This is how we strengthen our economic ties in practice and create conditions for sustainable growth across the region.”
Growthfund’s CEO, Yiannis Papachristou, stated: “This MoU sends a strong message to the international investment community that our countries are outward-looking, and ready to move forward together. It creates a framework for cooperation in specific areas that are central to the future of our economies, including public asset development, innovation, artificial intelligence, and infrastructure development projects. It reflects our joint commitment: to broaden our economic ties through knowledge exchange and assessment of joint opportunities”.
Albanian Investment Corporation’s, CEO, Mrs.Elira Kokona, stated: “This MoU provides a working framework for AIC and Growthfund to connect their existing project portfolios and move more efficiently from opportunity to execution. It enables a coordinated approach to identifying, structuring, and jointly advancing projects, while aligning capabilities and sharing know-how. By focusing on practical steps—bringing projects to market, exploring co-investment models, and linking them with international capital—the MoU ensures that cooperation is translated into concrete, measurable results and long-term value creation.”
At the heart of the cooperation are, among other things, the utilization of public assets, the exchange of expertise in public-private partnership models, urban regeneration through landmark projects, the promotion of technology parks, support for startups, and the exploration of co-financing instruments and strategic partnerships. The agreement also envisages the development of joint regional initiatives, the creation of a shared regional exhibition calendar between Greece and Albania, the exploration of joint applications for green financing instruments, as well as the promotion of co-investment opportunities and projects to international investment networks and financial institutions.
The agreement is part of Growthfund’s strategy to strengthen its international presence, develop synergies with institutional partners abroad, and advance a more modern and proactive model for leveraging experience, knowledge, and investment tools. It also highlights its role as an organization that seeks not only to optimize the management of its public assets and shareholdings, but also to build cooperation channels with an international development and institutional footprint.