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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Israel on January 26, reaffirming Albania's support for Israel amid threats from Iran. Following a cyberattack attributed to Iran in July 2022, Rama expelled Iranian diplomats and enhanced ties with the U.S. and Israel.

He expressed commitment to the Iranian people's rights and criticized radical Islam's threat to democracy. Rama outlined cooperation areas with Israel in cybersecurity, defense, intelligence, and technology.

The number of Israeli tourists to Albania increased by nearly 800% last year, indicating growing trust and connections. Rama believes Israel can help strengthen stability in the Balkans.