Kotta I Government
| Kotta I Government | |
|---|---|
| 12th Government of Albania | |
| September 1928 – March 1930 | |
| Date formed | 5 September 1928 |
| Date dissolved | 5 March 1930 |
| People and organisations | |
| King | Zog I of Albania |
| Prime Minister | Kostaq Kotta |
| No. of ministers | 7 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Zogu VII Government |
| Successor | Evangjeli II Government |
The First Kotta Government (also known as the First Royal Government of Kostaq Kotta) was the twelfth ruling government of Albania, in office from 5 September 1928 to 5 March 1930. It was formed shortly after the proclamation of the Kingdom of Albania and operated under the reign of King Zog I.
Headed by Kostaq Kotta, who concurrently served as Minister of Internal Affairs, this government marked the beginning of Albania’s monarchical phase. Its establishment followed the adoption of the royal constitution and represented a continuation of the centralized and authoritarian governance model developed during the republican period.
The government’s main priorities included strengthening state institutions, consolidating internal security, reorganizing public administration, and aligning Albania’s legal and economic framework with the new monarchical system. The cabinet operated in close coordination with King Zog I, reflecting the dominant role of the monarch in executive decision-making.
Cabinet
| Kotta I Government |
| Kostaq Kotta – Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs |
| Iljaz Vrioni / Rauf Fico – Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Milto Tutulani – Minister of Finance and Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs |
| Hikmet Delvina – Minister of Justice |
| Xhafer Ypi / Abdurrahman Dibra – Minister of Education |
| Salih Vuçiterni – Minister of Public Works |
| Musa Juka – Minister of Public Works, Agriculture and National Economy |
Political context
The formation of the First Kotta Government followed Albania’s transition from a republic to a monarchy on 1 September 1928. The new political system concentrated executive authority in the hands of the king, while the prime minister and cabinet functioned primarily as instruments of royal policy.
During this period, Albania pursued administrative centralization, legal codification, and infrastructural development, while maintaining strict political control. Opposition activity was limited, and political life remained tightly regulated by the royal regime.
The government was succeeded by the Evangjeli II Government in March 1930.
See also
References
.svg){kind=small} Independent Albania (1912–1914) | |
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.svg){kind=small} .png){kind=small} Principality of Albania (1914–1925) | |
.png){kind=small} Albanian Republic (1925–1928) | |
 Albanian Kingdom (1928–1939) |
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.png){kind=small} Occupied Albania (1939–1944) |
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.svg){kind=small} .svg){kind=small} Communist Albania (1944–1991) | |
 Republic of Albania (1991–present) | |
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