Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Agreement to Boost Tourism
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
Israel and Albania signed an advanced aviation agreement in Tirana on Sunday to boost tourism and connectivity, following a dramatic increase in Israeli visitors to Albania. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albanian Minister of Infrastructure and Energy the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania finalized the deal, which comes alongside a broader cooperation agreement enabling direct contracting between the Albanian government and Israeli companies. Saar also met with Prime Minister Edi Rama, praising his support for Israel and his stance against antisemitism and terrorism.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel and Albania signed an advanced aviation agreement to boost mutual tourism and connectivity.
- Israeli tourism to Albania has surged from 7,000 to 100,000 visitors annually in three years.
- A broader cooperation agreement will allow direct contracting between the Albanian government and Israeli companies.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Saar met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during the visit.
- Saar praised Rama as a "staunch friend of Israel" and a strong opponent of antisemitism and terrorism.
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Albania's Minister of Infrastructure and Energy the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy of Albania signed an advanced aviation agreement in Tirana on Sunday. This accord, finalized after extensive dialogue between the Israeli Ministry of Transportation and the Albanian government, aims to enhance connectivity and encourage mutual tourism.
The agreement addresses a dramatic surge in Israeli tourism to Albania, with annual visitors increasing from approximately 7,000 to around 100,000 over the past three years. Alongside the aviation deal, Saar's diplomatic visit yielded a broader intergovernmental cooperation agreement. This new framework will allow the Albanian government to directly contract with Israeli companies, potentially opening significant business opportunities in Albania.
During his visit, Saar met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama for in-depth discussions on bilateral relations and the security situations in the Middle East and the Western Balkans. Saar praised Rama, who has led Albania for the past 13 years, calling him "one of the most prominent and principled leaders in the world today, and a clear and brave voice on the international stage."
"Rama is a staunch friend of Israel, who stood by us even in challenging times," Saar stated. "We greatly appreciate his commitment to Israel's security and his firm stance against antisemitism and terrorism. Thank you, Edi, for your brave friendship and for Albania's deep friendship with Israel."
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