Bujar Nishani was an Albanian politician who served as the President of Albania from 2012 to 2017. Born on September 29, 1966, in Durrës, he was a member of the Democratic Party of Albania and held various governmental positions before his presidency, including Minister of Interior and Minister of Defense. During his presidency, Nishani focused on strengthening Albania's ties with NATO and the European Union. He was known for his commitment to democratic values and reforms aimed at improving the country's governance and rule of law. Nishani passed away on May 28, 2022.