Deposit Insurance Agency of the Republic of Albania and Deposit Insurance Fund of the Republic of Kosovo further their Cooperation

Publikuar më: 28-07-2017


Deposit Insurers of the Republic of Albania and Kosovo provide new momentum on their bilateral relation in support of financial stability of their respective depositors. On 27th of July, 2017, the executive directors of ADIA, Mr. Genci Mamani, and of DIFK, Mrs. Violeta Arifi-Krasniqi, signed a new Memorandum of Understanding in Pristina.

In the wake of ongoing meetings and consultations, with a view to enhancing professionalism, insurance and compensation capacities, the Memorandum of Understanding aims primarily to foster an environment for a more professional and comprehensive cooperation in terms of preparation for a compensation event. One of the key novelties introduced by the Memorandum is the commitment by the Signing Authorities to carry out joint simulation exercises and provide mutual assistance, if deemed necessary, in compensation case. This advancement of cooperation takes into account the similar organizational structures and financial environments where the authorities operate.

On the occasion of the signing ceremony, General Director of ADIA, Mr. Genci Mamani, delivered an address thanking DIFK management team for the very rewarding cooperation, and providing assurance that the act that the two authorities are undertaking is proof of mutual professional and earnest efforts to foster a safer financial environment in accordance with the best standards in the field of deposit insurance. On the other hand, Managing Director of DIFK, Mrs. Violeta Arifi-Krasniqi, noted that the cooperation between the Albanian DIA and DIFK reaffirms the commitment of both institutions to meet international standards in the field of deposit insurance based on joint synergies to serve both depositors and financial stability.

The ceremony was also attended by Mrs. Shkëndije Himaj-Zekaj, Chairperson of the Management Board of DIFK and Senior Managers of the Deposit Insurance Agency of the Republic of Albania and the Deposit Insurance Fund of the Republic of Kosovo.