Visiting Albanian PM to meet Netanyahu, address Knesset

Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel's diplomatic reporter

Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives for a meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace, on January 6, 2026. T (Yoan VALAT / POOL / AFP)
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama arrives for a meeting in Paris, at the Elysee Palace, on January 6, 2026. T (Yoan VALAT / POOL / AFP)

Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Israel for a two-day visit, which will include participation in the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism on Tuesday.

Rama was in Jerusalem’s Old City to visit the Western Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this morning. He is slated to meet privately with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at 11 a.m., followed by a meeting that includes the two leaders’ aides.

At 2 p.m., Rama will be welcomed at the Knesset and will meet with Knesset speaker Amir Ohana.

At 4:15 p.m., there will be a special session in the Knesset, which will include speeches by Rama, Netanyahu, Ohana, and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid.

Albania, which is around 50% Muslim, is one of Israel’s closest allies in Europe.

Most Popular
If you’d like to comment, join
The Times of Israel Community.
Join The Times of Israel Community
Commenting is available for paying members of The Times of Israel Community only. Please join our Community to comment and enjoy other Community benefits.
Please use the following structure: example@domain.com
Confirm Mail
Thank you! Now check your email
You are now a member of The Times of Israel Community! We sent you an email with a login link to . Once you're set up, you can start enjoying Community benefits and commenting.