New Delhi, Nov 1 (UNI) India and Albania held bilateral consultations in Tirana on Thursday during which they discussed political relations, trade, cultural relations and people-to-people contacts.

The Indian side was led by Arun Kumar Sahu, Additional Secretary (Central Europe), Ministry of External Affairs, while the Albanian side was led by Endrit Yzeiraj, Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania.

During the Consultations, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional and international issues, a statement said.

Bilateral discussions included political relations, trade, cultural relations and people-to-people contacts.

Discussions also covered cooperation between the two countries in the international arena. Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Additional Secretary (Central Europe) Sahu also met with Olta Manjani, Albania's Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture and Innovation. During the meeting, both sides discussed issues pertaining to trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges and relations.

India opened its resident Mission in Albania in August 2024.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:

“India and Albania held bilateral Consultations today in Tirana, Albania.

“Both sides discussed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. India opened its resident Mission in Albania in August 2024.”

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