The Republic of Albania has diplomatic missions in 43 countries and 6 permanent missions accredited to various different international organizations around the world.
Most of its missions are concentrated in Europe, particularly in Central Europe and the Balkans, with which the country shares historic and cultural links.
After the 2013 elections, Foreign Minister Ditmir Bushati announced that the government would close a part of their diplomatic missions due to an economic crisis.
Consequently the embassies in Kuala Lumpur, Lisbon, Sarajevo, and New Delhi were closed.
[1][2] In 2024, the Foreign Ministry announced plans of opening embassies in Jakarta and Nairobi, as well as reopening embassies in New Delhi and Sarajevo.