Ilir Meta

Politician, President of Albania

Ilir Meta - Politician, President of Albania
Born

March 24th, 1969
56 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Albania

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Born in 1969 in Albania, this individual held several important political roles throughout a significant career. Elected as the President of Albania in 2017, the individual previously served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2002 and has been a prominent figure in Albanian politics for decades. He founded the Socialist Movement for Integration, a political party, which played a crucial role in the country's political landscape. The individual has been involved in numerous reforms and has worked on Albania's integration into European structures.

Elected President of Albania in 2017

Served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2002

Founded the Socialist Movement for Integration

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