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International organisations, Direct Aid projects, long-standing people-to-people links.

Bilateral relations

Australia established diplomatic relations with Albania in 1985. We enjoy long-standing people-to-people links, with an Albanian presence in Australia dating back to the late 19th century. Members of the Albanian community in Australia have also immigrated from Kosovo and North Macedonia.

The Australian Ambassador to Italy has non-resident accreditation to Albania. The Albanian embassy in Australia is currently headed by a Chargé d’affaires.

Though its Direct Aid Program (DAP), Australia provides development support to local communities in Albania. In recent years Australia has funded DAP projects focused on promoting gender equality and disability inclusion, and supported victims of human trafficking.

Australia sees Albania as a partner in strengthening global security and prosperity. We engage in international organisations on issues of mutual interest. We both participated in the former Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan and are members of the Global Coalition against Daesh.

Economic and trade information can be found in the Albania economic factsheet [PDF].

Foreign policy

Achieving membership of the European Union (EU) is a key priority for Albania. In July 2022, the EU commenced accession talks with Albania, eight years after it was granted candidate status. Albania joined NATO in 2009.

Albania was a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the term 2022-23. During this term it demonstrated a commitment to the multilateral system and institutions. Albania was forthright in using its position on the Security Council to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Further information is available at Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Fast Facts

Albanian visitors to Australia (2025)

590

Australian visitors to Albania (2025)

3,720

Resident Australian population born in Albania (2021 census)

3,633

Resident Australian population claiming Albanian ancestry (2021 census)

19,686

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