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Bamir Topi is a diplomat and politician from Albania. He was President of Albania from 2007 to 2012. Prior to his presidency, he was the Minister of Defence from 2005 to 2007 and the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1997 to 2005. He has also served as the Speaker of the Albanian Parliament from 1992 to 1997. Topi is a member of the Democratic Party of Albania.