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INDIA TO OPEN DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN ALBANIAN CAPITAL

24th February, 2024

INDIA TO OPEN DIPLOMATIC MISSION IN ALBANIAN CAPITAL

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Context: India and Albania announced plans to establish diplomatic missions in each other's capitals.

Details

  • India previously had an honorary consul in Albania, but the term ended in 2022. This role was less formalized and had limited capacity compared to a full-fledged mission.

Objectives

  • Strengthen bilateral relations: Enhance communication, collaboration, and understanding between the two countries.
  • Facilitate trade and investment: Create a supportive environment for businesses, investors, and entrepreneurs.
  • Provide greater support to Indian citizens in Albania: Assist Indian nationals residing in or visiting Albania with various needs, such as visa applications, emergency assistance, and cultural events.

About Albania

Location

Southeast Europe, bordering the Adriatic and Ionian Seas

Bordering Countries

North: Montenegro, Kosovo

East: North Macedonia

South: Greece

West: Italy (across the Adriatic Sea)

Water Bodies

Seas: Adriatic Sea, Ionian Sea;

Lakes: Lake Ohrid (shared with North Macedonia), Lake Skadar (shared with Montenegro)

Physical Features

Mostly mountainous terrain, with the Albanian Alps in the north.

Coastal lowlands along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

Numerous rivers flow into the Adriatic and Ionian Seas.

Climate

Mediterranean climate along the coast, with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.

Continental climate in the mountains, with colder winters and more precipitation.

Economy

Lower-middle-income country according to the World Bank.

Reliant on tourism, agriculture, and remittances from Albanians working abroad. Emerging sectors include energy, manufacturing, and information technology.

 

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. The body of water that borders Albania to the west is the:

A) Aegean Sea

B) Adriatic Sea

C) Caspian Sea

D) Black Sea

Answer: B

Explanation: The Adriatic Sea borders Albania to the west.