Albania and Colombia. Joining Paths for Hybrid Surrogacy

On May 14, 15, and 16, 2025, Santiago Martínez, legal representative of Martínez Díaz Abogados, visited the city of Tirana, capital of Albania, to meet with the prestigious fertility clinic Stem & Gene Art Clinic. This strategic visit aimed to explore new international collaboration opportunities in the field of hybrid surrogacy, an alternative that combines the best of several medical and legal systems to support intended parents in creating their families.

IVF and Embryo Creation in Albania: A Fertile Ecosystem for Cooperation

During the visit, the in vitro fertilization (IVF) processes offered by Stem & Gene Art Clinic were thoroughly discussed, with a special focus on:

• Embryo creation with egg donors of different nationalities
• The legal flexibility that Albania offers for working with international patients
• The quality of their laboratories and scientific standards

Albania is thus consolidating itself as an emerging center for reproductive biotechnology in Europe, with competitive prices and an approach centered on medical innovation.

Colombia as a Reliable Destination for Gestational Surrogacy

The meetings presented in detail the Colombian legal framework that regulates altruistic gestational surrogacy, highlighting:

• The possibility for international intended parents to complete their legal and medical process in Colombia
• The existence of surrogate mothers with professional and ethical support, backed by Foundations
• Coordinated work with recognized clinics in Colombia
• The complete legal support offered by Martínez Díaz Abogados, specialists in reproductive law

International Transport of Genetic Material, Gametes and Embryos: Connecting Continents

An essential part of the dialogue with Stem & Gene revolved around the international transport of genetic material, gametes and embryos, including:

• Legal and health requirements for the transfer of embryos between Albania and Colombia
• The participation of specialized transport companies
• Protocols to ensure traceability, integrity and legality of biological material

Hybrid Surrogacy: A Legal and Medical Bridge Between Regions

The international hybrid surrogacy model allows intended parents from various parts of the world —Europe, Asia and North America— to:

• Create embryos in Albania or their country of origin
• Transport genetic material and/or gametes to Colombia
• Connect with a surrogate mother under safe legal and ethical conditions
• Obtain legal recognition of parentage in Colombia with specialized legal support

This alternative reduces time and costs compared to other destinations, without sacrificing legal security or medical quality.

A Firm Step Towards Global Cooperation

Santiago Martínez's visit to Tirana represents a concrete step towards the integration of international networks in favor of assisted fertility, reaffirming Martínez Díaz Abogados' commitment to:

• Legal excellence
• Transnational medical collaboration
• And, above all, respect for the rights of intended parents and surrogate mothers

Special Thanks

We would like to express our very special thanks to Olga Pysana, whose management, knowledge of the sector and openness to dialogue were fundamental to the success of this visit and to laying the foundations for future collaborations between Europe and Latin America in the field of international surrogacy.

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