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Bajram Begaj
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Begaj, 2023
9th President of Albania
Assumed office
24 July 2022
Prime Minister Edi Rama
Preceded by Ilir Meta
26th Chief of General Staff of Albanian Armed Forces
In office
29 July 2020 – 4 June 2022
President Ilir Meta
Minister Olta Xhaçka
Niko Peleshi
Preceded by Bardhyl Kollçaku
Succeeded by Arben Kingji
Personal details
Born (1967-03-20) 20 March 1967 (age 57)
Rrogozhinë, People's Socialist Republic, present Albania
Political party Independent
Spouse Armanda Begaj
Children 2
Alma mater Faculty of Medicine
Profession Military officer
Military service
Allegiance  Albania
Branch/service Albanian People's Army
Albanian Armed Forces
Years of service 1988–2022
Rank ALB-Army-OF-7.svg Major General

Bajram Begaj (born 20 March 1967) is an Albanian politician and military officer who is the incumbent president of Albania since July 2022. Having had a long career in the Albanian army, he served as the 26th Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces from July 2020 to June 2022. Politically independent, on 3 June 2022, Begaj was officially nominated by the governing Socialist Party as the candidate to the fourth round of the 2022 presidential election.

Life and career

1967–2021: Early life and military

Begaj was born on 20 March 1967, in Rrogozhinë. He graduated from Tirana's Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and became an active medical officer in 1998. Having completed his professional doctorate degree, he holds the title "Associate Professor" in Medicine.

During his 31-year military career, Begaj has taken part in numerous training seminars and completed courses in Security and Defense, the Advanced Postgraduate School of Medicine, a Postgraduate Specialization in Gastrohepatology, a Hospital Management Course and Strategic Medical Leadership Course in the United States, a Specialization Course in Medicine and a Health Course in Greece.

Begaj previously served as the Commander of the Doctrine and Training Command in the Albanian Armed Forces. He held various other posts including: Chief of the Military Medical Unit and Deputy Military Director of SUT, Director of the Military Hospital, Director of the Health Inspectorate, etc. He was appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces in July 2020 and assumed office later that month.

2022–present: Presidency

On 24 July 2022, Begaj was inaugurated as the incumbent president of Albania for a five-year term. His election followed a series of parliamentary proceedings that commenced on 10 May , when the parliament of Albania initiated the process for presidential selection. Despite challenges in achieving consensus on a suitable candidate, the governing Socialist Party (PS) nominated Begaj on 3 June for the fourth round of voting, after he resigned from his position as Chief of the General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces. He was subsequently elected with 78 votes in favor, exceeding the required majority, while the opposition led by the Democratic Party (PD) abstained from participation in the voting process. The tenure of Begaj has been marked by a commitment to enhancing Albania's international relations and advancing Euro-Atlantic integration. Since assuming office, he has actively engaged in diplomatic efforts, undertaking numerous international diplomatic visits to foster partnerships and elevate Albania's global standing.

Personal life

Begaj is married to Armanda Begaj, with whom he has two sons, Dorian and Klajdi.

Honours and accolades

  •  Italy – Honorary Citizen of Pallagorio
  •  Italy – Honorary Citizen of Rossano
  •  Kosovo – Honorary Citizen of Deçan
  •  Kosovo – Honorary Citizen of Drenas

See also

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