Ismail Lleshi
Albanian politician (born 1947)
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Ismail Lleshi (born 2 October 1947) is an Albanian politician.
Preceded byIlir Gjoni[1]
Succeeded byPandeli Majko
Born2 October 1947
PartyParty of Labour of Albania (To 1991)[2]
Socialist Party of Albania (From 1991)[1]
Socialist Party of Albania (From 1991)[1]
Ismail Lleshi | |
|---|---|
| Defence Minister of Albania | |
| In office 8 November 2000[1] – 12 September 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Ilir Gjoni[1] |
| Succeeded by | Pandeli Majko |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 October 1947 |
| Party | Party of Labour of Albania (To 1991)[2] Socialist Party of Albania (From 1991)[1] |
He served as the Minister of Defence of Albania from 8 November 2000 to 12 September 2001. He was appointed Defence Minister following the promotion of Ilir Gjoni to the position of Interior Minister.[1] He was a veteran of the Socialist Party of Albania at the time of his appointment,[1] and was listed in the party leadership as far back as 1993.[3] As Defence Minister, he frequently met with foreign military leaders.[4]
He was also a senior leader of the Labour Party, the predecessor to the Socialist Party.[2]
