Albania–India relations
bilateral relations between Albania and India
Albania–India relations are the international relations that exist between Albania and India.
The Embassy of India in Albania was opened in August 2024. Albania maintains two honorary consuls in Mumbai and Delhi.
History
India and Albania established diplomatic relations in 1956. Albania had a Mission in New Delhi since early 2008 and the first Albanian Ambassador to India presented his credentials to the President in October 2010. The Mission was closed down in 2014. Government of India has opened a resident Mission in Albania in August 2024. Albanian Embassy in Beijing is currently accredited to India.
The first foreign office consultations between the two countries was held in February 2003 in Tirana. Albanian President Rexhep Meidani visited Kolkata in 1997 to attend the funeral of Mother Teresa.
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