Ermal Dredha | |
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| Ambassador ofAlbania toSwitzerland andLiechtenstein | |
| Assumed office 10 November 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Bajram Begaj |
| Preceded by | Mustafa Nano |
| Mayor ofVlorë | |
| In office July 2023 – 10 September 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Dritan Leli |
| Succeeded by | Brunilda "Bruna" Mersini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1977-10-15)15 October 1977 (age 48) |
| Party | Socialist Party of Albania |
| Alma mater | University of Tirana |
| Profession | Diplomat, politician |
Ermal Dredha (born 15 October 1977) is an Albanian diplomat and politician, currently serving as the Ambassador ofAlbania toSwitzerland, also accredited as non-resident Ambassador to thePrincipality of Liechtenstein. He was appointed to this position by PresidentBajram Begaj on 10 November 2025.[1]
He previously served as Mayor ofVlorë from July 2023 to September 2025,[2] and has also held various positions within Albania’sMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, including as Ambassador to theUnited Arab Emirates and Director of State Protocol of Albania.[3]
Born inVlora, Albania, Dredha graduated with a bachelor's degree in Italian and English from the Faculty of Foreign Languages at theUniversity of Tirana (1996–2000). He also obtained a certification in Information Technology from an institute in Tirana in 2000. In 2003, he attended a professional course in English inToronto, Canada, and in 2004–2005 earned a diploma from theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan inOsaka, focusing on Japanese language, history, and culture. From 2006 to 2007, he completed a specialized course in Event Management at theEuropean School of Economics inLondon.
Dredha began his career in 1999 as a translator for Italian journalists during the Kosovo crisis. In 2000, he became an assistant and general manager of the digital archive at Italian Cooperation in Tirana, overseeing water supply infrastructure projects in Albania.
In 2002, he joined theMinistry for Europe and Foreign Affairs as a personal assistant to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. He later served as head of the IT sector and State Protocol Department. From 2010 to 2013, he was Director of State Protocol.
Between November 2013 and November 2016, Dredha was Consul General of Albania in Bari, Italy.[4] From May 2016 to March 2023, he served as Albania's Ambassador to theUnited Arab Emirates.[5][6]
In April 2023, Dredha was selected by theSocialist Party of Albania as their candidate for theVlora mayoral election. He won the election in May 2023, securing over 70% of the vote. He officially assumed office in July 2023, succeeding Dritan Leli.[7][8]