TIRANA, January 26 – Prime Minister Edi Rama holds a bilateral meeting today in Jerusalem with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as part of his official visit to Israel on the occasion of the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism on January 27.

The meeting focuses on strengthening bilateral relations between Albania and Israel. Discussions cover political and institutional cooperation, as well as issues of shared regional and international interest. After the talks, the two leaders chair a joint meeting of the respective delegations. Later, the program includes a joint press statement.

Meanwhile, Rama is in Israel accompanied by the Albanian delegation and his wife, Linda Rama.

In parallel with the official agenda, Linda Rama carries out separate activities. These include a visit to the National Library of Israel together with Michal Herzog, the wife of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Earlier today, the Albanian Prime Minister also receives a state ceremony at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. The protocol includes an honor guard, national anthems, and tributes at the monument dedicated to fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. The visit continues with meetings with Knesset leaders and senior institutional representatives.

One of the central moments of the visit is a special plenary session of the Knesset. During this session, Rama addresses the Israeli parliament with a dedicated speech. The event follows a protocol reserved for a limited number of world leaders.

The visit continues on January 27 with Rama’s participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism. At the conference, he delivers a speech in the presence of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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