The Prime Minister of Albania visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during an official visit to Israel. While in Jerusalem’s Old City, the prime minister paused for a moment of prayer at the Western Wall, one of the holiest sites in Judaism.

Images released from the visit show the prime minister placing his hand on the stones of the wall, in accordance with the traditional practice observed by visitors at the sacred site. A visit to the Western Wall is a standard protocol element for state delegations traveling to Israel and Jerusalem.

The Western Wall is located in Jerusalem’s Old City and is a remnant of the Second Jewish Temple, which was destroyed in 70 CE. It serves as a central place of prayer for Jewish worshippers and is visited annually by millions of people from around the world, including heads of state, diplomats, and institutional representatives.

The Albanian prime minister’s visit to the Western Wall took place as part of his official agenda in Israel, which includes a series of meetings and institutional engagements.