Vilson Ahmeti (born 5 September 1951 in Fier) is an Albanian political figure. He served as the 27th Prime Minister of Albania[2] between 10 December 1991 and 13 April 1992. He was appointed to the position by President Ramiz Alia on December 4, following the dismissal of seven ministers, the resignation of Ylli Bufi, and the dissolution of the June 12th caretaker government.[3] He had previously served as a minister in the Socialist government.[1]
Vilson Ahmeti | |
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27th Prime Minister of Albania | |
In office 10 December 1991 – 13 April 1992 | |
President | Ramiz Alia |
Preceded by | Ylli Bufi |
Succeeded by | Aleksandër Meksi |
Personal details | |
Born | Fier, Albania | 5 September 1951
Political party | Socialist Party of Albania[1] |
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On 31 August 1993, Ahmeti was sentenced to two years in prison on charges of abuse of power.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b Kamm, Henry (12 March 1992). "No Food or Jobs or Spirit: Albania Prepares to Vote". New York Times. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ "Thousands in Albania Denounce President". The New York Times. 13 December 1991. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ Dorff, Patricia Lee (1991). "Chronology 1991". Foreign Affairs. 71 (1): 204. doi:10.2307/20045117. JSTOR 20045117.
- ^ Jeffries, Ian (1996). A Guide to the Economies in Transition. Routledge. p. 380. ISBN 978-0-415-13684-6.