The Beginnings of Political and Economic Relations between Albania and Italy

Abstract

After the revolution of June 1924 and its suppression in Albania were found in December 1924 before a delicate economic - political situation. So it was necessary to be supported from a strong state economically. Given the impact that had Yugoslavia in December 1924 the approach with this state was normal and so it happened. But soon the intervention of Yugoslavia in the country's politics by soured relations which led Prime Minister Ahmed Zogu to the demolition of relations with Yugoslavia. This situation cannot be left unnoticed by the greedy Albanian territory. This delicate moment was used well by Mussolini who offered economic aid and promising territorial protection that will not interfere at all in Albanian domestic policy although later proved otherwise. Economic and political relations between Albania and Italy were materialized through two treaties of Tirana 1926 and 1927, which began a new era in bilateral relations between Albania and Italy which would be more in the course of defining state.

DOI: 10.5901/ajis.2013.v2n11p24