Albania–Latvia relations

Albania–Latvia relations

Albania	Latvia
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Albania, Riga	Honorary Consulate of Latvia, Tirana

Albania–Latvia relations are the bilateral relations between Albania and Latvia. Both countries are members of NATO, the Council of Europe and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe. The diplomatic relations between Latvia and Albania were first established on 16 February 1928 and subsequently reinstated on 28 August 1991.

Albania and Latvia maintain friendly bilateral relations, which both sides have expressed interest in further strengthening. Latvia is a strong supporter of Albania's aspirations to become a member of the European Union and values Albania's contribution to NATO's Multinational Battle Group in Latvia.

Trade and bilateral cooperation

In 2023, trade between Albania and Latvia continued to grow, with Albania exporting $3.57M—mainly citrus, cabbages, and perfume plants—and Latvia exporting $2.75M, including broadcasting equipment and packaged medicaments. Over the past five years, Albanian exports to Latvia rose by an annualized rate of 56.3%, while Latvian exports to Albania increased by 23.4%.

On 3 April 2025, officials from Albania and Latvia concluded negotiations by formally agreeing on a social security agreement, the first of its kind between the two countries and a significant step toward enhancing bilateral cooperation.

High level visits

On 3 September, Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with the President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, as part of his official visit to Latvia. This was the inaugural visit by an Albanian President to Latvia.

See also

• Foreign relations of Albania
• Foregin relations of Latvia
• Accession of Albania to the EU