Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar paid an official visit to Tirana today, where Albania and Israel signed the General Cooperation Agreement, further expanding the partnership between the two countries.
During the meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama, the head of Israeli diplomacy praised his leadership, describing him as one of the most prominent leaders in the world. In a reaction on social networks, Sa'ar described Rama as a steadfast friend of Israel, while praising his stance against anti-Semitism and terrorism.
“Prime Minister Rama has led Albania for 13 consecutive years and, in my opinion, is one of the most prominent and respected leaders in the world today. He is a clear and courageous voice on the international stage. He is also a steadfast friend of Israel, who has stood by us in difficult times. We greatly appreciate his commitment to Israel’s security and his firm stance against anti-Semitism and terrorism.
"This was an in-depth conversation about strengthening relations between our countries, as well as the situation in the Middle East and the Western Balkans. Thank you, Edi, for your sincere friendship and for Albania's deep friendship with Israel!", wrote Gideon Sa'ar in X.
