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Albania’s Foreign Minister Igli Hasani said on Thursday that Albania is planning to open an Embassy in New Delhi while India will soon have a diplomatic mission in Tirana.
Mr. Hasani, who is visiting India to participate in the annual Raisina Dialogue, presented his country as an important location on the ‘corridor’ that connects Europe with the Asia and urged closer trade ties between the two countries.
Mr. Hasani’s visit to Delhi coincided with the visit of Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis who is on a state visit to India.
He said the India Middle East Economic Corridor should be pursued despite the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
With around 500 km of coastline, Albania is a northern neighbour of Greece and is evidently trying to get onto the connectivity projects bridging India and the European continent.
Albania
Albania is a fascinating country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula.
It boasts a stunning coastline along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, with beautiful beaches and turquoise waters.
Inland, the Albanian Alps offer dramatic scenery and opportunities for hiking and adventure activities.
The capital, Tirana, is a vibrant and modern city with a mix of Ottoman, Italian, and communist architecture.
Other interesting cities include Berat, with its Ottoman houses and UNESCO-listed historic center, and Gjirokastra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "City of Stone."
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