Ilir Meta (born in Skrapar, Albania, March 24, 1969) is a prominent Albanian politician who has held various positions: Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and most recently Minister of Economy, Trade and Energy. He was Prime Minister of Albania from 1999 to 2002 and has been Foreign Minister twice since then. He is Chairman of the Socialist Movement for Integration (LSI). LSI is a member of the governing coalition with the Democratic Party of Albania, following the 2009 general elections. In 2012 he received the "Most Positive Personality of 2010 in Foreign Policy" AWARD in Ljubljana for his contribution towards regional and European integration.
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