Albania–Austria relations explained

Albania–Austria relations
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Party2:Austria
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See also: List of ambassadors of Albania to Austria. The history of bilateral relations between Albania and Austria dates back to 1912, when Albania declared its independence on 28 November 1912. Albania has an embassy in Vienna. Austria has an embassy in Tirana.[1] As a European Union (EU) member, Austria supports Albania in its euro-integration path.[2] Both countries are members of the Council of Europe and Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.

Cooperation

Diplomatic relations between Albania and Austria have traditionally been close and are currently governed by a complex set of treaties (including those with the European Union (EU), of which Austria is a member).[3]

(Place - Year - Object or Treaty)

High level visits

GuestHostPlace of visitDate of visit
Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger Foreign Minister Bujar NishaniTirana22 November 2012
Minister of European Integration Klajda Gjosha General Secretary for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs Michael Linhart Vienna29 April 2014
President Heinz Fischer President Bujar Nishani and Prime Minister Edi RamaTirana20 May 2014
Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati and Prime Minister Edi RamaTirana17 June 2014
Minister of European Integration Klajda Gjosha General Secretary for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs Michael Linhart Vienna23 June 2016

Resident diplomatic mission

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ausländische Vertretungen in Österreich. bmeia.gv.at. German.
  2. Web site: Austria supports Albania’s efforts to join EU. neweurope.eu. English. 21 May 2014.
  3. Web site: Bilaterale Staatsverträge. German.