Berisha I Government
# Berisha I Government

The first Government of Prime Minister Sali Berisha was the 63rd ruling Government of the Republic of Albania formed on 8 September 2005. Following the 3 July 2005 election, the Democratic Party formed a center-right post-electoral alliance to make a majority of seats to Parliament and form the government. The alliance consisted of five-center-right parties led by Sali Berisha managed to create a majority of 81 deputies out of 140 in the Assembly. The new government led by Sali Berisha was voted on 8 September with 84-votes Pro, and took oath on 11 September in the presence of the President of the Republic Alfred Moisiu.

## Cabinet

The table below shows the ministers of the Berisha I government starting from the day of the oath, on 11 September 2005 until the day of the replacement on 17 September 2009.

The first changes during the government came in 2007, when Sokol Olldashi resigned to run in the local elections against Edi Rama for the Municipality of Tirana. The post of Minister of Interior remained vacant for about two months and the functions of Minister were transferred to Deputy Minister Gjergj Lezhja, although the presidential decree for the dismissal of Mr. Olldashi was published in March alongside other changes. Then other changes came in March of the same year from where 6 ministers were replaced. While in early May, the Prime Minister Sali Berisha had a public conflict with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Besnik Mustafaj where they both had the debate in the PM's office. Lulzim Basha was appointed in his place, who previously held the position of Minister of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications. While Olldashi is appointed to the vacancy left by Basha.

| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha | 11 September 2005 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Ilir Rusmali | 11 September 2005 | 19 March 2007 | PD |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Gazmend Oketa | 20 March 2007 | 21 March 2008 | PD |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Genc Pollo | 30 July 2008 | 17 September 2009 | PDR |
| Ministry of Finances | Ridvan Bode | 11 September 2005 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | Sokol Olldashi | 11 September 2005 | 18 January 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | vacant | 18 January 2007 | 20 March 2007 | |
| Ministry of Internal Affairs | Bujar Nishani | 20 March 2007 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Defence | Fatmir Mediu | 11 September 2005 | 21 March 2008 | PR |
| Ministry of Defence | Gazmend Oketa | 28 March 2008 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Besnik Mustafaj | 11 September 2005 | 30 April 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Lulzim Basha | 1 May 2007 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Integration | Arenca Trashani | 11 September 2005 | 19 March 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Integration | Majlinda Bregu | 20 March 2007 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Justice | Aldo Bumçi | 11 September 2005 | 19 March 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Justice | Ilir Rusmali | 20 March 2007 | 19 November 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Justice | Enkelejd Alibeaj | 24 November 2007 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications | Lulzim Basha | 11 September 2005 | 30 April 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Telecommunications | Sokol Olldashi | 1 May 2007 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Education and Science | Genc Pollo | 11 September 2005 | 25 July 2008 | PDR |
| Ministry of Education and Science | Fatos Beja | 30 July 2008 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy | Genc Ruli | 11 September 2005 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Health | Maksim Cikuli | 11 September 2005 | 19 March 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Health | Nard Ndoka | 20 March 2007 | 25 July 2008 | PDK |
| Ministry of Health | Anila Godo | 30 July 2008 | 17 September 2009 | PR |
| Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection | Jemin Gjana | 11 September 2005 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports | Bujar Leskaj | 11 September 2005 | 19 March 2007 | PD |
| Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports | Ylli Pango | 20 March 2007 | 3 March 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports | Ardian Turku | 17 March 2009 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
| Ministry of Environment, Forests and Water Administration | Lufter Xhuveli | 11 September 2005 | 17 September 2009 | PAA |
| Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Koço "Kosta" Barka | 11 September 2005 | 2 October 2008 | PBDNJ |
| Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Anastas Duro | 2 October 2008 | 14 May 2009 | PBDNJ |
| Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities | Viktor Gumi | 14 May 2009 | 17 September 2009 | PD |
