Slovakia

EU member since 2004, NATO member since 2004. Diplomatic relations continue the Czechoslovak relationship (1922/1945), re-established with independent Slovakia in 1993.

Their ambassador Albín Otruba since 2023

Albania’s ambassador Arten Hanku since 2023

Foreign minister Juraj Blanár since 2023 Smer–SD

Relations since 1993

Public opinion (2025) 45% favour

Last activity 2y ago

National day 1 Sep

Milestones

1993 Diplomatic relations established — Albania recognised the Slovak Republic 1 January 1993; relations established 4 January 1993 (continuing the Czechoslovak relationship, 1922/1945).↗
2004 Joined NATO↗
2004 Joined the European Union↗

Ambassadors

Their ambassador to Albania

Albín Otruba current

since Aug. 30, 2023 · source

Albania's ambassador to them

Arten Hanku current

since Dec. 19, 2023 · source

Previous (1)

Enkeleda Mërkuri

June 8, 2016 – Dec. 19, 2023 · source

Foreign ministers & heads of state/government

Foreign minister

Juraj Blanár current Smer–SD

since Oct. 25, 2023 · source (archived)

Previous (4)

Miroslav Wlachovský

May 15, 2023 – Oct. 25, 2023 · source (archived)
Rastislav Káčer

Sept. 13, 2022 – May 15, 2023 · source (archived)
Ivan Korčok

April 8, 2020 – Sept. 13, 2022 · source (archived)
Miroslav Lajčák

April 4, 2012 – March 20, 2020 · source (archived)

Public opinion

How the public in this country feels about Albania joining the EU.

Wave	Fielded	In favour	Opposed	Don't know
Special Eurobarometer 564 ↗	March 1, 2025	45%	47%	8%

Independent personal project by Idlir Sulstarova, compiled solely from publicly available sources. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced on behalf of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania or any government, and does not represent their views. Not an official document. Source: albaniandiplomacy.com, 26 September 2026.