Ilir Meta (Albanian pronunciation: [iliɾ mɛta]; born 24 March 1969) is an Albanian diplomat and politician. He has served as President of Albania from 24 July 2017 to 24 July 2022.[1] Previously he served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2002 and as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2002 to 2003 and again from 2009 to 2010. He was Chairman of the Parliament of Albania from 2013 to 2017.[2]
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In office
24 July 2017 – 24 July 2022 |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
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| Preceded by | Bujar Nishani |
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| Succeeded by | Bajram Begaj |
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In office
29 October 1999 – 29 January 2002 |
| President | Rexhep Meidani |
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| Preceded by | Pandeli Majko |
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| Succeeded by | Pandeli Majko |
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In office
10 September 2013 – 24 July 2017 |
| Preceded by | Jozefina Topalli |
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| Succeeded by | Valentina Leskaj (Acting) |
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In office
17 September 2009 – 17 September 2010 |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
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| Preceded by | Lulzim Basha |
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| Succeeded by | Edmond Haxhinasto |
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In office
31 July 2002 – 18 July 2003 |
| Prime Minister | Fatos Nano |
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| Preceded by | Arta Dade |
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| Succeeded by | Luan Hajdaraga (Acting) |
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| Born | (1969-03-24) 24 March 1969 (age 56)
Skrapar, Albania |
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| Political party | Socialist Party (1990–2004)
Socialist Movement for Integration (2004–2017)
Independent (2017–present) |
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| Spouse(s) | Monika Kryemadhi |
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| Children | Bora Meta
Era Meta
Besar Meta |
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