BSTDB extended a medium-term loan facility of EUR 7 million to Fondi BESA, an existing BSTDB partner in Albania. Fondi BESA is a leading non-banking provider for micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSME) in Albania. BSTDB and Fondi BESA have a proven track record of established partnership since 2013. Since then, the Bank and the company have entered into several loan agreements with an aggregate amount exceeding EUR 34 million, to support the growing business activity. The proceeds of the new BSTDB financing will further support the Albanian MSME grow and create new jobs.