About Besnik Mustafaj
Born 1958. Besnik Mustafaj is an Albanian diplomat, politician, writer and journalist.
Besnik Bajram Mustafaj (born 1958) is an Albanian writer and diplomat. He was a director of the news paper Drita
Career Mustafaj is a former Albanian ambassador to France. He became 62nd foreign minister of Albania on 11 September 2005 when the government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha took office. He resigned on 24 April 2007 and was replaced by Lulzim Basha on 25 April. His resignation came after strong disagreements with Berisha. Further disagreements with the prime minister led to Mustafaj's withdrawal from politics in May 2009.
He is the board chairman of Albanian Institute for International Studies, a think tank based in Albania.
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Who is Besnik Mustafaj?
Albanian writer and diplomat
When was Besnik Mustafaj born?
Besnik Mustafaj was born on 23 September 1958 in Bajram Curri.
What is Besnik Mustafaj's occupation?
Besnik Mustafaj is a diplomat, politician, writer and journalist.
What nationality is Besnik Mustafaj?
Besnik Mustafaj is Albanian.
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