Albania Opens Doors for Skilled Indonesian Workers

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — Indonesia and Albania have signed a memorandum of understanding in the sector of labour protection. This agreement could open opportunities for Indonesians wishing to work in Albania. Albania’s Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, said cooperation between the two countries could meet the demand for skilled workers in her country.

“I am very pleased that we have reached this signing, and I am confident that the demand for skilled labour in Albania will be fulfilled through the further cooperation we will continue to carry out with the ministries in Indonesia,” she said at the P2MI office in Jakarta on Thursday (30/7/2026).

She explained that the agreement between herself and the Indonesian Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI), Mukhtarudin, would allow Indonesians to come and work in Albania. They would be able to work safely, in a controlled manner and ethically.

In addition, it would protect the interests of Indonesian citizens and the business community based in Albania.

Delina also expressed hope that the memorandum of understanding would mark a new step in strengthening relations between the two countries. The signing and the speed at which the agreement was reached were a sign not only of economic benefit, but also of the political will of both Indonesia and Albania.

“I very much hope that, following this memorandum of understanding, the Minister can visit Albania so that we can follow up on the agreement and, as soon as possible this autumn, operationalise it with a forum — a business forum, but also a technical agreement,” she said.

Mukhtarudin said the agreement targeted formal-sector workers. Following the signing of the MoU, the two countries would hold follow-up meetings to discuss technical matters, including the types of jobs and sectors required. He added that the placement of Indonesian workers in Albania would happen in the near future.

“And after today’s MoU signing, we will hold follow-up technical meetings for job matching, then business matching, and then we will determine which sectors to strengthen and what competencies are needed — all of which will be the follow-up to today’s MoU,” he explained.