Japan-Albania Relations
Japan-Albania Relations (Basic Data)
March 12, 2026
Basic Data
Diplomatic Relations:
- Resumed in March 1981.
Japanese Nationals (2025):
- 37
Trade with Japan (2023):
- Exports to Japan: approx. 3.25 billion yen
- Imports from Japan: approx. 510 million yen
Japan's Economic Cooperation:
- List of Exchange of Notes
- Loan Aid: approx. 18.1 billion yen
- Grant Aid: approx. 52.6 billion yen
- Technical Cooperation: approx. 28.4 billion yen
VIP Visits
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1988 August | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Takujiro Hamada |
| 2009 May | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yasutoshi Nishimura |
| 2013 April | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Minoru Kiuchi |
| 2014 February | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Takao Makino |
| 2014 August | Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Bunmei Ibuki |
| 2017 July | State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Nobuo Kishi |
| 2018 July | Chairman of the Japan-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Association, Mr. Hiroshi Hase and Secretary General, Mr. Minoru Kiuchi |
| 2019 July | Vice Minister of the Environment and Secretary General of the Japan-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Association, Mr. Minoru Kiuchi |
| 2024 July | Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. FUKAZAWA Yoichi |
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 1990 November | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Reis Malile |
| 1994 May | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Alfred Seregi |
| 1998 November | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Paskal Milo |
| 2002 November | Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Luan Hajdaraga |
| 2004 April | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Kastriot Islami Deputy Minister of Economy, Mr. Illir Ciko |
| 2006 May | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Besnik Mustafaj |
| 2006 December | Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy, Mr. Genc Ruli Minister of Public Affairs, Transport and Telecommunications, Mr. Lulzim Basha |
| 2008 February | Prime Minister, Dr. Sali Berisha |
| 2008 August | Deputy Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy, Mr. Eno Bozdo |
| 2008 October | Minister of Education, Mr. Fatos Beja |
| 2011 November | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Edmond Haxhinasto |
| 2012 April | Speaker of the Parliament, Ms. Jozefina Topalli |
| 2015 April | Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ditmir Bushati |
| 2018 June | Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ditmir Bushati |
| 2019 May | Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Etjen XHAFAJ |
| 2019 October | President, Mr. Ilir META, |
| 2019 October | Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Gramoz RUCI |
| 2021 July | Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Ms. Evis KUSHI |
| 2023 February | Prime Minister, Mr. Edi RAMA Minister of Finance and Economy, Ms. Delina Ibrahimaj Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ms. Frida KRIFCA Minister of Tourism and Environment, Ms. Mirela KUMBARO |