Statement by Ambassador Yuri Kim
I met today with PM Edi Rama, President Ilir Meta, and DP Chair Lulzim Basha to discuss recent developments and U.S. expectations. With specific reference…
Remarks by DAS Matthew Palmer at the Albania Earthquake Donors’ Conference
*Good afternoon everyone. It is an honor to be here today representing the United States as we jointly show our support for Albania, though I…
U.S. Embassy Statement
As it stands today, the circumstances in regard to the Duty Free space at Tirana International Airport show the challenges foreign investors face in Albania. …
Remarks by Assistant Secretary Steven Winberg
“Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas Deployment in Central and Eastern Europe” Workshop Good morning. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, it’s an honor to be…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim
“Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas Deployment in Central and Eastern Europe” Workshop Honorable Minster Balluku, Assistant Secretary Winberg, honorable guests from Albania and Kosovo, it is a…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Graduation Ceremony for the Service for the Polygraph Course
Minister Lleshaj, Ambassador Soreca, Director Rrumbullaku, Police Director Veliu, graduates; thank you for sharing with me this important milestone in the progress of judicial reform…
U.S. Embassy Statement on Anti-KÇK Legislation
As important justice reform implementation continues, the United States welcomes intensified efforts by the Government of Albania to prevent organized crime from using illicit wealth…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim At Her Welcome Reception
President Meta, Speaker Ruci, Esteemed Ministers, Members of Parliament, Distinguished Guests, Thank you all for joining me tonight. I have been overwhelmed by the warm…
Ambassador Yuri Kim’s Remarks After the Credential Ceremony
Good afternoon. This morning, I presented my credentials to President Meta as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Albania. The President and I…
Voting Information for U.S. Citizens
Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration…
Remarks by Brian Beckmann at the “Promoting Education to Counter Violent Extremism” Project
Good morning and thank you for the invitation to be part of this event today. Supporting Albania’s efforts in combatting terrorism and violent extremism is…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We applaud the parties for agreeing to work together on electoral reform, an important step toward addressing ODIHR recommendations thoroughly. Reform will bolster effective, credible electoral…
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Daniel Koski at the Office of the Ombudsman’s Annual Conference
President Meta, Speaker Ruçi, People’s Advocate Ballanca, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Speech is a gift. It is a talent that only humans possess. It…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States congratulates the eight prosecutors sworn in this morning as the first members of the Special Prosecution Office, marking a major milestone in…
Remarks by Public Affairs Officer Brian Beckmann at the “Whistleblowing Corruption in Albania” Proje
Good morning, Ambassador Guusje Korthals Altes, Ms. Skendaj, Mr. Dervishi, Mr. Karaj, Dear guests. First of all, I want to congratulate the Albanian Helsinki Committee…
U.S. Government Support for Earthquake Recovery Efforts
The United States sends its deepest condolences to all the families and communities affected by the November 26th earthquake in Albania. As Chargé d’Affaires, a.i.…
Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo on Albania National Day
As Albania solemnly commemorates its Independence Day, we offer our deepest condolences for those who lost their lives in this week’s earthquake. Today, our prayers…
U.S. Embassy Statement
On this solemn commemoration of Albania’s Independence Day, the U.S. Embassy expresses heartfelt sympathy for the devastation and loss of life caused by the November…
