Xhemal Gjunkshi

Xhemal Gjunkshi
MP
Member of the Albanian Parliament
for Dibër
In office
September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09)  February 18, 2019
Prime MinisterEdi Rama
Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces
In office
August 8, 2011 (2011-08-08)  September 7, 2013 (2013-09-07)
PresidentBamir Topi
Bujar Nishani
Prime MinisterSali Berisha
Preceded byMaksim Malaj
Succeeded byJeronim Bazo
Personal details
Born (1963-01-30) 30 January 1963
Peshkopi, Dibër
NationalityAlbanian
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materAlbanian Military Academy
OccupationMilitary officer
Deputy
Military service
Allegiance PSR Albania
 Albania
Branch/service Albanian General Staff
Rank       Major General
CommandsCommando Regiment
Support Command
Logistics Brigade

Xhemal Gjunkshi (born 30 January 1963) is a former Albanian military officer. Since 2017 he started his career as politician and began Member of Parliament (MP) for Dibër. From August 2011 to November 2013, he served as Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces. He was elected as deputy of Democratic Party in June 2017 general election.