Gazmend Oketa
Gazmend Oketa (born 14 December 1968 in Durrës District, Albania) is an Albanian politician. He served as Deputy Prime Minister of Albania, as well as Minister of Defence.
Gazmend Oketa | |
|---|---|
 Oketa at the Pentagon in 2008 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office March 22, 2008 – September 17, 2009 | |
| President | Bamir Topi |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Fatmir Mediu |
| Succeeded by | Arben Imami |
| Deputy Prime Minister | |
| In office March 12, 2007 – 2008 | |
| President | Alfred Moisiu Bamir Topi |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Ilir Rusmajli |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 December 1968 |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Political party | Democratic Party (until 30 May 2012) New Democratic Spirit (from 30 May 2012) |
Political career
On 12 March 2007, Oketa was named Deputy Prime Minister, prelacing Ilir Rusmajli.[1] On 22 March 2008, Oketa succeeded Fatmir Mediu as Minister Of Defence following Medihu's resignation. He was replaced on 17 September 2009 by Arben Imami.
On 30 May 2012, Oketa formed a new political party in Albania, New Democratic Spirit, alongside other Democratic Party politicians.[2] Albanian media called it "The Party of President" referring to Bamir Topi.
References
- "Key Transitions". Defense & Foreign Affairs Strategic Policy. 35 (3): 17. 2007.
- "New Party To Challenge Berisha". Emerging Europe Monitor: South East Europe (Report). BMI Research. July 2012. p. 10.
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