A high-level delegation from the Internal Audit Department of the Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo (CBK), led by the Chief of Internal Audit, Mr. Labinot Lekaj, carried out a two-day official visit to the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë), where important discussions were held on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and enhancing internal audit practices in particular.

The CBK representatives were received by senior officials of the Bank of Albania, including Ms. Merita Bejtja, Inspector General, Ms. Rediana Elezi, and staff from the Internal Control Department, who shared their experiences in developing audit capacities, risk management, and transparency, in alignment with international standards.

This visit comes as part of CBK’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of internal governance and building bridges of cooperation with partner central banks in the region.

At the conclusion of the visit, both parties reaffirmed their readiness to further intensify cooperation in areas of mutual interest, thereby contributing to the strengthening of financial and institutional stability in both countries.

The Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo remains committed to building and further advancing its institutional governance, ensuring a stable, transparent, and secure financial system with broad international support.

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