Behar Shtylla (11 March 1918 – 8 December 1994) was an

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diplomat, member of the Central Committee of the

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and

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from 1953 to 1966. Shtylla was one of the most experienced and versatile Albanian diplomats, starting as the preferred person of

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to work in Albania's foreign affairs. His first nomination was as a plenipotentiary ambassador in

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. In 1953 he replaced Enver Hoxha as Foreign Minister, remaining in the post for 13 years until 1966.

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1918 births 1994 deaths Albanian communists Government ministers of Albania Foreign ministers of Albania People from Korçë Ambassadors of Albania to France Speakers of the Parliament of Albania Members of the Parliament of Albania Ambassadors of Albania to Italy Ambassadors of Albania to China {{Europe-diplomat-stub