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Israel and Albania Sign Aviation Accord Amid Tourism Boom
Israel and Albania signed an advanced aviation agreement in Tirana on Monday to expand flight options and boost tourism. The deal, coordinated with Transportation Minister Miri Regev, aims to increase flights between the two nations tenfold.
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- 01Israel and Albania signed an advanced aviation agreement in Tirana on Monday to increase flights tenfold.
- 02Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Albania's Minister of Infrastructure and Energy signed the agreement.
- 03Israeli tourism to Albania surged from approximately 7,000 visitors in 2023 to about 100,000 in 2026.
- 04An additional intergovernmental cooperation agreement allows the Albanian government to contract directly with Israeli companies.
- 05The aviation agreement was coordinated with Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev to expand flight slots.
- 06Foreign Minister Sa'ar met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, praising his efforts against terror and antisemitism.
- 07Sa'ar highlighted Albania's historical role as the only European nation where the Jewish population grew during the Holocaust.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar signed the agreement alongside Albania's Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Anah Kracaci (also referred to as Eneida Kërcaku). The pact addresses a dramatic surge in Israeli tourism to Albania, which grew from approximately 7,000 annual visitors in 2023 to about 100,000 in 2026.
Alongside the aviation deal, the nations signed an intergovernmental cooperation agreement. This agreement enables the Albanian government to contract directly with Israeli companies, opening new business opportunities.
During his diplomatic visit, Sa'ar also met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, praising him as a steadfast friend of Israel who combats terror and antisemitism. Sa'ar highlighted Albania's historical role during the Holocaust as the only European country where the Jewish population increased.
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