Tony Blair has agreed to advise the next government of Albania in a deal which could be worth millions of pounds.
Albania is hoping to join the European Union and is understood to be interested in New Labour-style reforms.
Mr Blair is being lined up to work as a consultant for the Socialist Party if, as expected, it wins next month’s elections.
Party leader Edi Rama wrote on Twitter this week: ‘An excellent meeting with Tony Blair. We agreed that after June 23, he and his team will work with us for good governance. Fantastic!’
In a video released of the meeting, Mr Blair said: ‘I will be very happy to help you. I am very interested in your country.’
The former prime minister is considered a hero in Albania.