Cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Albania

Kazakhstan-Albania Relations

Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Albania were established on 21 September 1993.

In 2024 the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Albania was opened.

Since 16 July 2024, Iskander Aissariyev is serving as an Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Albania (with residence in Tirana).

Since October 2023, Blera Kadzadesh is serving concurrently as Ambassador of Albania to Kazakhstan (with residence in Ankara).

Political cooperation

High-level contacts:

On 23-25 May 2014, the first official visit of Prime Minister of Albania
E. Rama to Kazakhstan took place.

On 20-22 November 2018, the first official visit of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania D. Bushati to Kazakhstan took place.

On 6-8 September 2023, at the invitation of President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K. Tokayev, the first official visit of the President of Albania to Kazakhstan took place.

On 26 February 2024, on the margins of the 55th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Nurtleu met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania I. Hasani.

On 23 September 2024, on the margins of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan M. Nurtleu met with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania I. Hasani.

Interparliamentary cooperation

A Friendship Group with Albania was established in the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the VIII Convocation (Head – S.V. Imasheva, Deputy Head – K.V. Avershin).

In the People’s Assembly – Parliament of Albania of the XXXII Convocation (Kuvendi i Shqipërisë), elected in the elections held on 11 May 2025, a similar Friendship Group with Kazakhstan has not yet been established.

Key treaties and agreements

1. Protocol on cooperation between the two foreign ministries (signed on 20-22 November 2018 within the framework of the visit of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania D. Bushati);
2. Memorandum of Understanding between the chambers of commerce (on 20 November 2018, within the framework of D. Bushati’s visit to Astana, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Chamber of International Commerce of Kazakhstan and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Tirana);
3. Intergovernmental Agreement on mutual exemption from visa requirements (Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 1098 dated 29 December 2022). A visa-free regime of up to 90 days is in force for holders of national passports.

Trade and economic cooperation

According to the data of the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in 2025 the trade turnover between Kazakhstan and Albania amounted to USD 3.72 million, including exports of USD 226.4 thousand and imports of USD 3.49 million.

Cultural and humanitarian cooperation

On 19-21 October 2025, the Days of Culture of Kazakhstan in Albania were held in Tirana. In particular, an open-air gala concert took place featuring the Kazakh ethno-folk ensemble “TURAN” and the popular performer ADAM (Goodwill Ambassador of Kazakhstan).

The Days of Culture continued with screenings of Kazakh films at the “Agimi” Art Centre (Tirana). The programme included films by the “Kazakhfilm” studio: “Myn Bala: Warriors of the Steppe” (dir. A. Sataev), “Operation Nabat” (dir. R. Suleimenov), and “Amre” (a biographical drama about the life and work of Amre Kashaubayev).