Prime Minister of Albania

Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania

Emblem of the Council of Ministers
Incumbent
Edi Rama
since 15 September 2013
Appointer Bujar Nishani,
as President of Albania
Inaugural holder Ismail Qemali
Formation 29 November 1912
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Prime Ministers of Albania (Albanian: Kryeministri, Kryetari i Këshillit të Ministrave) is the head of government of the Republic of Albania.

The Prime Minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. Executive power rests with the Council of Ministers (cabinet). The Chairman of the Council (Prime Minister) is appointed by the President; ministers are nominated by the President on the basis of the Prime Minister's recommendation. The People's Assembly must give final approval of the composition of the Council. The Council is responsible for carrying out both foreign and domestic policies. It directs and controls the activities of the ministries and other state organs.

The first Prime Minister of Albania was Ismail Qemali. The current Prime Minister is Edi Rama, since 15 September 2013.

List of Prime Ministers of Albania

Living former Prime Ministers

NameTermDate of birth
Fatos Nano
1991
1997–1998
2002–2005
 16 September 1952
Ylli Bufi
1991
 25 May 1948
Vilson Ahmeti 1991–1992 1951
Aleksandër Meksi 1992–1997 8 March 1939
Bashkim Fino
1997
 12 October 1962
Pandeli Majko 1998–1999
2002
 15 November 1967
Ilir Meta 1999–2002 24 March 1969
Sali Berisha 2005–2013 15 October 1944

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