Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, through a post on the "X" platform, has shed light on the topics that were discussed during his visit to Tirana.
He writes that regional issues were discussed between him and the Prime Minister, Edi Rama, and he emphasized Himara. Dendias writes that he believes that his earliest ancestry may be from Himara, while emphasizing that the Greek minority is a bridge of friendship between the two peoples.
"I was received by the Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, during my visit to Tirana. We analyzed the broader geopolitical situation in our region.
"I had the opportunity to speak about Himara, where I believe I have my earliest ancestry, and to reiterate my position that the Greek national minority is a bridge of friendship between two states and peoples," he writes on the "X" platform.
I was accepted by the #Αλβανίας , Edi Rama @ediramaal , in the framework of my work on the Τίρανα. We analyzed the wider geopolitical situation in our wider region.
— Nikos Dendias (@NikosDendias) May 25, 2026
I had the opportunity to talk about Χειμάρρα from where I think I'm going to go... pic.twitter.com/8nORncOaqh
Dendias held a meeting today that lasted about two hours with the head of government, Edi Rama, and other representatives, among whom was the Minister of Defense, Ermal Nufi. According to Greek media, these meetings focus on the process of defining the maritime border.
Prime Minister Rama himself has shared a photo on social media, alongside which he writes: "With the Greek Minister of Defense, Nikos Dendias, a valued friend and a steadfast supporter of the strategic partnership between Albania and Greece!"