Albania has become the first country to appoint an artificial intelligence-generated “minister” into its government Cabinet. Prime Minister Edi Rama announced the appointment of Diella, described as a “member of the Cabinet who is not present physically but has been created virtually,” during a Socialist Party conference. Rama introduced Diella, whose name means “Sun” in Albanian, to party members, stating she would oversee public procurement and combat corruption in government tenders.
Diella, an AI-powered virtual minister, will review and decide on all state contracts, aiming to ensure transparency in public tenders and end decades of graft scandals. Rama claimed the AI-generated bot would eliminate corruption, accelerate government operations, and guarantee “100% transparency” in public funds. According to Albania’s National Agency for Information Society, Diella utilizes advanced AI models to fulfill her duties accurately.
Depicted in traditional Albanian folk attire, Diella was developed earlier this year in collaboration with Microsoft as a virtual assistant on the e-Albania platform. She has assisted users with over 1 million digital inquiries and documents. Rama’s Socialist Party, which secured a fourth consecutive term in May 2025, plans to govern alone but requires a two-thirds majority to amend the Constitution.
Rama emphasized Albania’s commitment to making public tenders “100% incorruptible” and ensuring all funds are “100% legible.” Diella will evaluate tenders, hire global talents, and address administrative rigidity. Corruption in public procurement has long plagued Albania, repeatedly criticized by the European Union in its rule of law reports. Rama’s administration aims to join the EU by 2030, positioning Diella as a symbol of technological progress in governance.