India and Albania held bilateral consultations in Tirana yesterday. During the consultations, both sides undertaken a comprehensive review of bilateral, regional, and international issues. Bilateral discussions included political relations, trade, cultural relations, and people-to-people contacts. Discussions also covered cooperation between the two countries in the international arena. Both sides exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
The Indian side was led by Additional Secretary (Central Europe) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Arun Kumar Sahu. The Albanian side was led by Deputy Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Endrit Yzeiraj. Mr. Sahu also met with Albania’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation, Olta Manjani. During the meeting, both sides discussed issues pertaining to trade, investment, tourism, and cultural exchanges and relations. India opened its resident mission in Albania in August this year.