Diplomat, former MP and publicist Bashkim Zeneli passed away this Friday at the age of 78. According to reports, Zeneli died in a hospital abroad.
Zeneli served as a journalist, a member of the Albanian Parliament, and Albania’s ambassador to Germany and Greece. He was also one of the early intellectual figures of the Socialist Party, contributing to the country’s political and institutional life.
Throughout his diplomatic career, he made a significant contribution to strengthening Albania’s relations with its neighbors and international partners. Through his writings and memoirs, Zeneli also left behind valuable accounts of the history of Albanian diplomacy.
In 2018, then-President Ilir Meta awarded Zeneli the prestigious title of “Grand Master” in recognition of his outstanding contribution to foreign policy as a journalist, publicist, member of the Albanian Parliament, and ambassador to key countries, as well as his dedication to the national cause and Albania’s Euro-Atlantic integration.
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