ROMANIA

Political dialogue: Albania and Romania established diplomatic relations on December 16, 1913. Romania was the first country to recognize Albania’s independence. The capital of Romania, Bucharest, at the end of the 19th century – the beginning of the 20th century served as an important center of Albanian patriots, from where a very rich activity was carried out for independence and the Albanian national issue. The relations between the two countries are considered very good and stable and are regulated by the “Treaty on Mutual Understanding, Cooperation and Good Neighborship between Romania and the Republic of Albania”, signed on May 11, 1994. The year 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

There is a mutual political will to improve them further, to the benefit of our two countries and peoples.

Action Plan for the period 2024-2025 was signed during the official visit that the Foreign Minister of Romania, Mrs. Luminita Odobescu held in Tirana on November 14, 2023.

Our countries are engaged in joint efforts for the revitalization of the political dialogue and high-level visits, from both sides, with a focus on strengthening sectoral cooperation through cooperation in the relevant areas of the EU-Albania dialogue as well as consolidation. of economic cooperation.

Albania appreciates the role and the strong political and technical support that Romania continuously provides for Albania’s membership in the European Union.

Albania and Romania together contribute to peace and security in the Western Balkans and in Europe, cooperating in NATO, the UN, the EU, the Berlin Process, and other regional cooperation initiatives.

On October 31, 2023, the Tirana-Bucharest direct flight line was established, through the airlines Wizz Air and Ryan Air. The service brings the two countries and peoples closer as it will have a special impact on the growth of economic-commercial exchanges.

A small community of Albanians live and work in Romania, who are well-integrated into Romanian society. A significant number of young Albanians study in Romania. An old and considerable community of Arumanians lives and works in Albania, who enjoy minority status and all the rights recognized by all conventions and laws for minorities. The Albanian community in Romania and the Arumanians minority in Albania are excellent bridges of cooperation between our countries and peoples.

Economic Cooperation: Trade volume has improved significantly compared to previous years, however, current economic indicators do not reflect the true potential between the two countries, as there are spaces or opportunities to give these relations a new impetus. During 2022, the volume of trade exchanges with Romania was 138 million euros.