Albania

Political relations

Bilateral relations with Albania are excellent. France supports closer relations between Albania and Europe, and is assisting in the democratization process and long-term stabilization. There is a continued, confident high-level political dialogue between the two countries. Albanian elites are often Francophile and Francophone.

Economic relations

Trade between France and Albania is limited, but has grown in recent years, increasing from €27 million in 2005 to €150 million in 2018. France has had a trade deficit with Albania since 2012. In 2018, it stood at €26 million. French exports to Albania totalled €62 million in 2018, while French imports from Albania amounted to €88 million.