History of bilateral relations and political cooperation
Albania has recognized Croatia as a new independent state on 21.01.1992 and our two countries have established diplomatic relations on 25.08.1992.
The relations between Albania and Croatia are assessed as excellent and there are no open issues among them. There is an intensive ongoing political dialogue between the two countries on bilateral relations, situation in the region and beyond. High and very high level visits, diplomatic consultations are frequent and constructive.
Albania and Croatia are both NATO Member States and their bilateral relations are based on cooperation that is constantly intensified in all areas of mutual interest. The integration to the European Union is a major priority of our foreign policy and Croatia, as a friendly country, fully supports Albania in this process, based on the Strategic Partnership document, signed between the two governments.
Albania, known as a country that has played and actually plays a constructive and moderate role in the region, considers Croatia an important partner not only in bilateral terms, but also in regional cooperation, considering it an important actor on the developments in the South East Europe. The future of the region lies entirely onto the European integration and Euro-Atlantic integration. Albania appreciates Croatia’s support in terms of European integration and believes that this will continue for the next steps.
Economic cooperation
The relations with Croatia occupy an important place in the regional policy of Albania. We intend to have a more intensified political dialogue with this country at all levels, in the framework of bilateral relations, as well as in the framework of regional cooperation initiatives.
Albania and Croatia are part of several strategic regional projects, such as the Adriatic-Ionian Corridor, the so-called the Blue Corridor, IAP (Ionian-Adriatic Pipeline), and have an increased cooperation in the field of tourism and in other areas with common interest.
Strengthening of economic cooperation and increase of trade exchanges remains a challenge for the future. Energy, tourism, transport, agriculture, culture and art are some of the important areas of cooperation.