Gazmend Oketa (born 14 December 1968 in Durrës District, Albania) is an Albanian politician. He served as Deputy Prime MinisterofAlbania, as well as Minister of Defence.
Gazmend Oketa
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Oketa at the Pentagon in 2008
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| 31st Defence Minister of Albania | |
| In office March 22, 2008 (2008-03-22) – September 17, 2009 (2009-09-17) | |
| President | Bamir Topi |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Fatmir Mediu |
| Succeeded by | Arben Imami |
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| In office March 12, 2007 (2007-03-12) – 2008 | |
| President | Alfred Moisiu Bamir Topi |
| Prime Minister | Sali Berisha |
| Preceded by | Ilir Rusmajli |
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| Born | (1968-12-14) 14 December 1968 (age 55) |
| Nationality | Albanian |
| Political party | Democratic Party (2002-2012,2018-present) New Democratic Spirit (2012-2018) |
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On 12 March 2007, Oketa was named Deputy Prime Minister, replacing Ilir Rusmajli.[1] On 22 March 2008, Oketa succeeded Fatmir Mediu as Minister Of Defence following Medihu's resignation. He was replaced on 17 September 2009 by Arben Imami.
On 30 May 2012, Oketa formed a new political party in Albania, New Democratic Spirit, alongside other Democratic Party politicians.[2] Albanian media called it "The Party of President" referring to Bamir Topi.
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