interBalkan

InterBalkan is a regional organization that promotes cooperation and integration among the Balkan countries. Established in 2007, it aims to foster economic, political, and cultural ties among its member states, which include Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, and Slovenia. The organization's primary goal is to facilitate the economic integration of the Balkan region, which has historically been characterized by political instability and economic disparities.

InterBalkan operates through various initiatives and programs, including the Balkan Investment Bank, which provides financing for infrastructure projects and business development. The organization also focuses on promoting regional trade and investment, as well as enhancing regional security and stability. InterBalkan has been instrumental in facilitating the accession of several Balkan countries to international organizations, such as the European Union and NATO.

The organization's headquarters are located in Tirana, Albania, and it is governed by a council of ministers from its member states. InterBalkan has been praised for its efforts to promote regional cooperation and integration, but it has also faced criticism for its slow pace of progress and the challenges of integrating diverse and often politically sensitive member states. Despite these challenges, InterBalkan remains an important actor in the political and economic landscape of the Balkan region.