Albana Koçiu moves from Minister of Health and Social Protection to Interior Minister. Elisa Spiropali shifts from Parliament Speaker to Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Petrit Malaj is reconfirmed as Finance Minister, while Blendi Gonxhja will head he Culture and Tourism Ministry.

Other appointments include Mirela Kumbaro as Education Minister, Sofian Jaupaj as Environment Minister, Evis Sala as Health and Social Welfare Minister, and Delina Ibrahimaj as Minister of Economy and Innovation.

Besfort Lamallari has been named Minister of Justice, and Pirro Vengu is reconfirmed as Minister of Defense.

Andis Salla will serve as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, while Ervin Demo is appointed Minister of State for Local Government.

Toni Gogu is appointed Minister of State for Parliamentary Relations.

Majlinda Dhuka, Chief Negotiator for EU Integration.

Adea Pirdeni, Minister of State for Public Administration and Anti-Corruption.

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“Congratulations to the four new judges of High Court of Albania, making 7 in total. High Court can now hear criminal, civil and administrative cases,” Kim said.

“Thanks to High Judicial Council which should continue appointments. Thanks also to President Ilir Meta for quickly administering oath. Justice Reform is moving forward!” Kim said.

The Albanian head of state, Ilir Meta, decreed the four new members of the High Court and called on the High Judicial Council to step up the process.

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