| Chief of the General Staff | |
|---|---|
| Shef i Shtabit të Përgjithshëm | |
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since 3 August 2022 | |
| Member of | General Staff |
| Reports to | Minister of Defence |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | President |
| Formation | 4 May 1913 |
| First holder | Lt. Colonel Ali Shefqet Shkupi |
The Chief of the General Staff (Albanian: Shef i Shtabit të Përgjithshëm) is the chief of the General Staff and Albanian Armed Forces. The chief of staff is appointed by the President of Albania, who is the commander-in-chief. The position was established on 4 May 1913 as part of the Provisional Government of Albania.