Albulena Balaj-Halimaj | |
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Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo | |
In office 3 June 2020 –22 March 2021 | |
President | Vjosa Osmani |
Prime Minister | Avdullah Hoti |
Preceded by | Fatmir Limaj |
Succeeded by | Emilija Redžepi |
Personal details | |
Born | Kosovo |
Political party | NISMA |
Albulena Balaj-Halimaj is a Kosovo-Albanian politician and NISMA member. [1]
Balaj-Halimaj was named on 3 June 2020 Avdullah Hoti's cabinet as one of the deputy prime ministers. [2] She remained in that position until 22 March 2021.
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