Belinda Balluku (born 9 October 1973) is an Albanian politician serving as Deputy Prime Minister of Albania since 2022 and as Minister of Infrastructure and Energy under Prime Minister Edi Rama since 2019.[1][2]

Belinda Balluku
Balluku in 2023
Deputy Prime Minister of Albania
Assumed office
28 July 2022 (2022-07-28)
PresidentIlir Meta
Bajram Begaj
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
Preceded byArben Ahmetaj
Minister of Infrastructure and Energy
Assumed office
17 January 2019 (2019-01-17)
PresidentIlir Meta
Bajram Begaj
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
Preceded byDamian Gjiknuri
Member of the 31st Parliament of Albania
Assumed office
10 September 2021 (2021-09-10)
Parliamentary groupPS
ConstituencyTirana
Personal details
Born (1973-10-09) 9 October 1973 (age 51)
Tirana, People's Socialist Republic of Albania
Political partySocialist Party
SpouseSokol Balla (2004 - 2015)
Children2
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Political career

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In 2004, Mrs. Balluku joined the staff of the Municipality of Tirana, initially as a Public Relations Advisor and later as Director of the Mayor's Cabinet. During this period, she led the development of communication strategies with the public and the media.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Albania: New govt ministers sworn in, EU considers it an important moment". Independent Balkan News Agency. 17 January 2019. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ Jonuzaj, Klaudjo (17 January 2019). "Albania's parliament endorses government reshuffle". SeeNews. Archived from the original on 17 January 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Belinda Balluku Minister". Infrastruktura. Retrieved 18 October 2022.