Blendi Gonxhja | |
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| Ministry of Economy, Culture and Innovation[2] | |
| Assumed office 12 January 2024 [1] | |
| President | Bajram Begaj |
| Prime Minister | Edi Rama |
| Preceded by | Delina Ibrahimaj Elva Margariti |
| General Directorate of Road Transport Services | |
| In office 15 September 2013 – 11 January 2024[3] | |
| Preceded by | Arben Isaraj |
| Succeeded by | Ilir Mëngra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 June 1970 Tirana, Albania |
| Residence | Tirana |
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Blendi Gonxhja (born on 15 June 1970) is a Socialist Party of Albania politician, serving since January 2024 as the Minister of Economy, Culture, and Innovation of Albania.
Prior to this role, starting from November 2018,[4] Blendi Gonxhja headed the General Directorate of Road Transport Services, an institution under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy. During his tenure in the Directorate, road transport services underwent an epochal transformation, thanks to modernization and the digital revolution. This included the simplification and facilitation of all procedures for citizens, as well as investments in infrastructure and the re-qualification of regional directorates to ensure dignified working conditions and services in line with international standards.[5] A notable achievement during this period was the creation of Retro – the Albanian Collection of Historical Vehicles, a long-awaited project desired by craftsmen, restorers, and collectors of early mopeds and vehicles of historical interest. This cultural movement, which extends throughout Albania, gained recognition by becoming a member of the International Federation of Historical Vehicles (FIVA).[6]
- ^ “Blendi Gonxhja emërohet ministër i Ekonomisë dhe Kulturës”, “Opinion Albania”, Tiranë, 12 Janar 2024
- ^ “Krijohet Ministria e Ekonomisë, Kulturës dhe Inovacionit“, “Top Channel”, Tiranë, 08 Janar 2024
- ^ “Gonxhja i jep stafetën kreut të ri të DPSHTRR”, “Shqiptarja.com”, Tirane, 24 Janar 2024
- ^ “Blendi Gonxhja emërohet drejtori i ri i Patentave“, “Gazeta Si”, Tiranë, 22 Nëntor 2018
- ^ ”Kompleksi i ri i DRSHTRR në Korçë, një tjetër vepër e ndërtuar nga themelet”, “TV Klan”, Tiranë, 19 Shtator 2022
- ^ “New countries on the FIVA map, Albania and Georgia”, “Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens”, 25 November, 2022