Rudina Degjoni, director-general of the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center, met with Turkish Embassy Commercial Counsellor Tarik Aksoy and Kenan Sevinç, head of the Albania- Türkiye Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to discuss potential areas of collaboration.

According to University Hospital Centre, the talks focused on opportunities to expand cooperation in hospital infrastructure development, the exchange of expertise and the implementation of projects aimed at enhancing healthcare services.

The discussions form part of the hospital’s broader efforts to strengthen international partnerships and support the modernisation of Albania’s healthcare system.

Degjoni said such cooperation contributes both to stronger bilateral ties and to the development of a more modern, patient-centred healthcare system.

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Speaking at the ceremony in Tirana, Turkish Ambassador Baris Ceyhun Erciyes commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Turkish nation’s democratic victory against the 2016 coup attempt orchestrated by FETÖ. He stressed that limiting the threat of FETÖ solely to Turkey is a dangerous misconception. The ambassador warned that the organization disguises itself through humanitarian, educational, commercial, and religious activities to exert global influence and threaten the stability of the countries in which it operates.

“FETÖ continues to operate under different guises in friendly nations. We are dedicated to raising awareness among our Albanian partners about this threat to ensure they are never subjected to the painful experiences our country has endured”, said Ambassador Erciyes.

Turkish Ambassador Erciyes added that the fight against FETÖ is one of the most important components of national security.

During the ceremony, prayers were offered for the martyrs of July 15, accompanied by a photographic exhibition of the 2016 coup attempt in Türkiye.

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The Albanian delegation, composed by MPs Igli Hasani, Ervin Hoxha, Sara Mila and Edmond Haxhinasto, met with Fatma Aksal, chairwoman of the Türkiye-Albania Parliamentary Friendship Group and talked on expanding concrete cooperation.

During this meeting, MP Mila put forward a concrete idea for creation of a cooperation platform between the young people of the two countries, proposing the interconnection of groups of young MPs and the development of joint programs in the field of education and tourism. She appreciated training and professional exchanges as a useful step, at this historical moment of the country for EU integration.

The proposal was received positively by the Turkish side, while the parties agreed to materialize it through the Albania-Türkiye Friendship Group, as well as to organize joint activities and visits.

During their stay in Ankara, the Albanian delegation also visited the Turkish Parliament, where they closely followed a plenary session and got acquainted with the functioning of the institution.

Advancing cooperation between Albania and Türkiye, this development fosters greater youth inclusion, with bilateral, high-level meetings ongoing today.

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The match will be played at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Prishtina, with kickoff scheduled at 9:45 p.m.

The “Dardanians” come into the final after a dramatic 4-3 victory over Slovakia in the semifinal, moving within one win of a historic first appearance at a World Cup tournament.

Türkiye secured their place in the final with a narrow win over Romania, setting up what is expected to be a closely contested encounter between the two sides.

An electric atmosphere is anticipated in Prishtina, with a capacity crowd expected to fill the stadium as Kosovo seek a landmark achievement. The match marks a potential turning point for a team that only began competing in international football a few years ago and now stands on the brink of a major breakthrough.

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In a statement posted on social media, the Ministry said the Islamic Republic of Iran was continuing to escalate the conflict, attacking not only its neighbors in the Middle East but also targeting Türkiye.

“Once again, NATO has demonstrated its extraordinary capability and rapid response in defending its Allies and their security,” the Ministry said.

Albania strongly condemns the latest ballistic missile attack by the Iranian regime against Türkiye, a strategic partner of Albania and a valued NATO ally.

“We stand in full solidarity with Türkiye and with all Allies in defending the territory, security and unity of the Alliance,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

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During the visit, the delegation was received by Chief of General Staff of Türkiye‘s Armed Forces Selçuk Bayraktaroğlu and by Commander of the Air Force Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu.

The talks focused on concrete opportunities for cooperation in the fields of military aviation, modern technologies and technical support, as well as on increasing interoperability and expanding the strategic partnership between the two air forces.

The delegation also visited leading defense industry companies, where it was closely acquainted with the most advanced technologies in aviation, unmanned systems and logistical support.

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Begaj praised the important role of this association in strengthening economic relations between Albania and Türkiye.

In his remarks, Begaj emphasized that MÜSİAD Albania has consolidated its presence in our country, expanding the network of member companies and becoming an active partner in promoting investments and creating new opportunities for economic development.

He praised the association as a bridge of cooperation between Albanian and Turkish entrepreneurship.

President Begaj underlined that Albania-Türkiye relations are excellent and stable, based on historical friendship, strategic cooperation and common interests.

According to the head of state, economic partnership is one of the main pillars of this relationship, with continuous growth in trade exchanges, cooperation in tourism and interest in mutual investments.

The president underlined that there are great opportunities for cooperation in areas such as defense, agriculture, education, information technology, construction and tourism, also mentioning the Albania-Türkiye Investment Forum as evidence of the potential for turning initiatives into concrete projects. President Begaj expressed his belief that through sincere partnership and the shared vision of entrepreneurs from both countries, economic cooperation will yield even better results in the future. /a.gj/a.f/p.s./

The two officials discussed strengthening bilateral ties and implementing an action plan stemming from a joint declaration on agricultural insurance schemes, based on Türkiye’s TARSIM model.

“We discussed continuing the implementation of the action plan derived from the joint declaration on agricultural insurance schemes and exploring technical support in food safety and medicinal plant protection,” Salla said, adding that the Turkish side expressed readiness to deepen technical and institutional cooperation.

Türkiye has pledged to share expertise and best practices to support Albania’s agricultural sector, the minister said.

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Gonxhja said that during the meeting, they highlighted the significance of developing the partnership between the two countries in the field of culture, tourism and heritage.

According to Gonxhja, in the joint panel on the topic “Tourism of Tomorrow: Investments for an Elite Destination”, there were exchanged ideas and experiences on promoting strategic cooperation, promoting sustainable models of tourism development and increasing the quality of the tourism offer in accordance with international standards.

Gonxhja emphasized that, “This summit marks another important step in the consolidation of bilateral relations between Albania and Türkiye and in creating new opportunities for mutual investments that contribute to economic development and the affirmation of tourism as a bridge of intercultural cooperation”.

Tirana welcomed today the largest investment forum Albania-Türkiye 2025, one of the most important economic events of the year, which was organized by the Albanian Investment Development Agency (AIDA) in cooperation with MÜSİAD Albania, at the premises of the Palace of Congresses.

This high-level forum brought together over 1,500 participants from both countries, including senior government representatives, investors, entrepreneurs and economic development actors, with the aim of strengthening bilateral cooperation and promoting mutual investments. /e.i/j.p/p.s./

The high-level forum is expected to bring together over 1,500 participants from both countries, including senior government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and economic development stakeholders, aiming to boost bilateral cooperation and encourage mutual investments.

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz are expected to attend the opening ceremony, along with ministers and representatives from both public and private institutions.

The event will focus on four strategic sectors with high growth potential: construction, information and communication technology (ICT), tourism, and agriculture, including the food industry.

The forum features thematic panels, interactive discussions, and direct business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) meetings designed to foster concrete cooperation opportunities and experience-sharing between businesses and institutions.

Trade between Albania and Türkiye has intensified in recent years. In 2024, Albanian imports from Türkiye rose by 14% to 96.6 billion lek, while exports to Türkiye reached 4.8 billion lek. In the first seven months of 2025, imports stood at 50.8 billion lek, with exports totaling 2.7 billion lek.

Currently, 658 Turkish-owned companies operate in Albania, along with 80 joint ventures, spanning nearly all regions of the country. Tirana hosts the highest concentration of these businesses, with 82% based in the capital, followed by Durrës (6%) and Fier (3%).

The growing presence of Turkish enterprises reflects a rising interest in the Albanian market and continues to strengthen the economic partnership between the two countries.

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