Woodworkers assess Minister Shala's decision to stop export of timber mass

Trade and Industry Minister Andrew Shala, along with Deputy Prime Minister Fatmir Limaj, have visited the mobile company “Elnor” to look closely at the impact of the recent decision banning the export of timber.

Minister Shala expressed readiness for continued support for local producers, and indicated that the latest decision to ban export producers made them more competitive.

“Bashka with Fatmir Limaj's deputy prime minister were visiting today at the mobile production company AtjeElnor, where 55 percent of the production is export. The reason for the visit is to make sure of our continued commitment in the report with the local producer and to look at the impact of the decision I have proposed to the government for the ban on the export of timber mass, which will help wood companies to be more competitive in the market and export and will preserve our country's environment from the illegal cuts that have occurred”, said Minister Shala.

Shala assured local producers of continued commitment, in order to make export easier, and this will also help the country's economic development and job creation.

While, Deputy Prime Minister Limaj said that through a visit to this company, we wanted to pass messages to all companies taking over this issue.

The next few days, Minister Shala proposed, in the government, an important decision and we wanted to see the impact of that decision. From what we heard was an extraordinary decision about this company, but also other companies”, Limaj said.

Furthermore, Limaj said with a close government-business commitment and partnership, the results would not be lacking.

The “Partnerity that means helping the business is enabling the creation of opportunities and facilities and eliminating bureaucratic procedures. The future of this country and the economy is certain by thanking the precious hands of our people who have the courage and initiative”, Limaj added.

Vjosa Ukaj, manager of this company, said she has enjoyed the decision to ban first class export because, according to her, it affects the functioning and sustainability of this company and also makes them more competitive in the market.