Albania–Romania relations

Albanian–Romanian relations

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Albania—Romania relations refers to the bilateral relations of Albania and Romania. The two countries are both members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A Romanian embassy is present in Tirana, while an Albanian embassy is located in Bucharest. Additionally, a Romanian consulate is located in Korçë. The current Romanian chargé d'affaires in Tirana is Nicanor Dumitru Teculescu, while the Albanian ambassador in Bucharest is Sami Shiba.[1][2] On 16 December 2013, a celebration was held in Romania celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two nations.[3]

History

Ancient era

The Dacians and Illyrians, whom are believed to be ancestors of modern Romanians and Albanians, had a connection for many years. Both, along with the Greeks, are the indigenous peoples in Balkans.

Modern era

Relations between Albania and Romania were established on December 16, 1913. Since then, the two countries developed strong cultural and linguistic ties.[3] The Albanian writer and poet Lasgush Poradeci lived and studied in Romania for some time, along with other influential Albanian figures.[4] A treaty of friendship was signed between the two countries in 1994.[5]

Political relations

On March 18, 2014, Edi Rama, the Prime Minister of Albania, met with Victor Ponta, the Prime Minister of Romania, during the latter's first official visit to Tirana. The two discussed expanding ties between the two countries economically, in terms education (with a number of Albanian students studying in Romania and Albanian Police officers being trained by Romanians), as well as sharing Romania's experience in ascending to the European Union with Albania. They also discussed Romanian businesses opening offices in Tirana to increase economic cooperation, and training of Albanian police officers by Romania to combat organized crime.[4] In February 2015, Ponta offered to make an energy deal with Romania. He also stated that expansion of cooperation in other fields will continue as well.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Albania. Embassypages.com. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  2. ↑ Romania. Embassypages.com. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Anniversary event marking 100 years of bilateral diplomatics relations between Romania and Albania. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Romania). Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Romania strengthens its relations with Albania. Foreign Policy News. Peter Tase. Published March 23, 2014. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Relations between Albania and Romania are very good". Nine O'Clock News. Sami Shiba, ambassador of Albania to Romania. Published November 27, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  6. ↑ PM Ponta offers Albania the surplus energy of Romania. Agerpres.ro. Published February 27, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
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