Relationship dossier

Albania Austria

Relationship assessment

A cooperative partnership shaped by Austria’s support for Albania’s European integration and bilateral cooperation.

Albania toward Austria

+30

Albania established a strategic partnership with Austria and has pursued bilateral cooperation under that framework. The scope of specific Albanian government initiatives toward Austria is unclear.

Austria toward Albania

+35

Austria has supported Albania’s European integration and engaged in development cooperation in Albania, providing concrete bases for bilateral cooperation.

Overall relationship

+35

The relationship is underpinned by a bilateral strategic partnership and Austria’s support for Albania’s European integration, alongside development cooperation. These features indicate a sustained cooperative structure, though the breadth and implementation of bilateral initiatives are uncertain.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Albania and Austria maintain a cooperative relationship, including a bilateral strategic partnership and Austrian support for Albania’s European integration. Austria has also engaged in development cooperation in Albania. The scope and implementation of specific bilateral programs are not fully clear.

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