Stages and content of the relations between Bulgaria and Albania in the 20th century

Abstract

The article examines the development of relations between the two Balkan countries from the establishment of modern Albanian state in 1912 until the end of the century. Outlined are the major stages in these relations: the interwar period during the Second World War, the period of active contacts and cohesion (1944–1961), the actual freezing of relations (1961–1990) and the building of full and equal cooperation at the end of the century. Particular attention is paid to the political dialogue and the establishment of contractual-legal base of bilateral relations