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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama visited Israel on January 26, emphasizing support for Israel against Iranian aggression. Following a severe cyberattack linked to Iran in July 2022, Rama expelled Iranian diplomats and enhanced security cooperation with the U.S. and Israel.

He highlighted Albania's commitment to supporting the Iranian people's rights and denounced radical Islam as a threat to democracy. Rama outlined areas for deeper cooperation with Israel, including cybersecurity, defense, intelligence, and innovation, while also noting a significant increase in Israeli tourism to Albania.