Italy and Albania sign agreement on pensions

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, FEB 6 - The Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of Labour and Social Policies, Marina Calderone, welcomed today's signing of the bilateral "Social Security Agreement" between Italy and Albania, which will regulate pension benefits as well as unemployment, sickness, and maternity benefits for those who work or have worked in a subordinate or self-employed capacity in both countries. Minister Tajani signed the agreement with Albania's Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani. (ANSA).