Bujar Nishani
Albanian politician, 7th President
Born
September 29th, 1966
58 years ago
Died
2022
3 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Albania
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Served as the 7th President of Albania from 2012 to 2017. Prior to the presidency, held various governmental roles including Minister of Justice and Minister of Internal Affairs. Contributed to the development of Albania's legal framework and support for NATO membership. Engaged in efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with other countries during the presidency.
Served as President of Albania from 2012 to 2017
Acted as Minister of Justice and Minister of Internal Affairs
Promoted Albania's NATO membership
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