Albania and the United Nations

Republic of Albania
United Nations membership
MembershipFull member
Since14 December 1955 (1955-12-14)
Former name(s)People's Republic of Albania (1955–1976)
People's Socialist Republic of Albania (1976–1991)
UNSC seatNon-permanent
Permanent RepresentativeFerit Hoxha

The People's Socialist Republic of Albania joined the United Nations on 14 December 1955, and has participated in several UN peacekeeping operations. The current Representative of Albania in the UN is Mr. Ferit Hoxha. Albania is a non-permanent member of the 15-country UN Security Council for the two-year term (2022–2023).