Interview with Adia Sakiqi, the Ambassador of Albania to Germany
In an exclusive interview, Albania’s Ambassador to Germany shares her vision for cooperation, identity, and the power of dialogue.
July 29th, 2025
The delegation of program coordinators at the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy in Berlin, composed by Dea Cristina Haderi, Roberto de la Fuente, Rayan Tadrist and Luisa Borges, had the opportunity to meet with the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Germany H.E. Adia Sakiqi. During this exchange topics were discussed on the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening both bilateral and multilateral relations between Albania and Germany, as well as Albania’s broader engagement with Europe.
Her Excellency, Adia Sakiqi, is currently serving her second mandate as an ambassador, as she was previously posted in the Netherlands before taking up her current position in Germany in 2023. While posted in the Netherlands, she worked not only on bilateral relations between Albania and the Netherlands, but also on multilateral issues through her engagement with the ICJ, ICC, and the Hague Conference on Private International Law. Since 2023, she has been based in Germany, where her mission focuses exclusively on bilateral relations. As she noted, the federal structure of Germany requires building ties not only with the federal government but also with the governments and parliaments of each of its states, in order to raise Albania’s visibility across the country.
Addressing the Albanian diaspora the Albanian Ambassador highlighted the community’s evolving role, describing it as dynamic, qualified, and increasingly influential in reshaping perceptions of Albania abroad. Today, Albanians in Germany are not merely seen as migrants but as highly integrated professionals, particularly in fields like medicine and information technology. Many have succeeded without even requiring deep knowledge of the German language, demonstrating their ability to adapt and thrive in a globalized workforce. These success stories are our “everyday ambassadors,” the ambassador said. “Through their accomplishments and professionalism, they build bridges between Albania and Germany’’.
Tourism and cultural diplomacy are also central to the embassy’s mission. This year, Albania was a partner country at ITB Berlin, one of the largest tourism fairs worldwide. The event was a major platform to showcase Albania’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and growing tourism industry, through music, cuisine, art, and sport. “For a small and once isolated country,” she said, “embracing otherness and showing who we are is key.” These efforts reflect the Albanian’s ambition to develop
through openness, creativity, and resilience. In terms of advice for youth and future leaders, Ambassador Sakiqi underlined the importance and the need for a deep understanding of the technical and political dimensions of EU enlargement. In an increasingly complex global landscape, she advocates for a European Union that remains adaptable, forward-thinking, and anchored in democratic values, education, and security.
