U.S. Embassy in Albania

Click here for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens in Albania. Last updated on 6/1/2021. *** Effective January 26, all airline passengers to…

Honorable Chair and judges of the High Court, distinguished representatives of Albanian justice institutions, partners, dear guests. It is my pleasure to attend this event.…

Location: Albania Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired…

Good Afternoon Ms. Hysi, Mr. Kodra, dear guests. I’m very pleased to be here with you this afternoon for the opportunity to commemorate the 16th…

President Meta, Prime Minister Rama, Ministers and Generals, Mr. Basha, men and women in uniform, dear friends,   What a beautiful day to showcase our…

Today, I am announcing the public designation of Sali Berisha, a former President of Albania, former Prime Minister of Albania, and former Member of Parliament…

Blendi Fevziu: Ambassador Kim, welcome to the studio of “Opinion,” welcome again. Ambassador Kim: Thank you so much, great to be back. Blendi Fevziu: How are you?…

Good evening, Today, on International Nurses Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who work tirelessly to care for their patients. This year, in the…

Honorable Chair Ibrahimi, Distinguished representatives of Albanian justice institutions, EU colleagues, It is an honor to be part of the Justice Day commemoration with all…

President Meta, Prime Minister Rama, ministers, distinguished guests, flag officers, and most important, the wonderful citizens of Albania. It is an honor to be in…

President Meta, Prime Minister Rama, Generals, Ministers, distinguished guests. What a glorious day we have before us. I thank you for inviting me to speak…

Let me underline the thanks that Ambassador Soreca has expressed for commissioner Celibashi and the rest of his team following this final briefing before the…

We have seen the reports of violence in Elbasan today resulting in the death of one individual and injury to others. We call on law…

Ambassador Yuri Kim: Hi, nice to see everybody. I was just in Vlora and now of course I’m here in Fier. It’s part of my…

Lutfi Dervishi: Madam Ambassador, welcome to the show. Ambassador Kim: Thank you very much. It’s a pleasure to be here. Lutfi Dervishi: Less than two…

*Honorable Members of the High Court, the High Judicial Council, Court Chairs, Court Chancellors, Ranking Members from Albania’s School of Magistrates, partners, and dear friends.…

DAS Palmer: Thank you very much and thank you for joining me. It’s been a real pleasure for me to engage in even a virtual…

Due to a strike of AlbControl employees at Tirana International Airport, all inbound and outbound flights have been cancelled for April 7, 2021. The duration…

During a “virtual visit” to Albania April 6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Meta, PM Rama, and DP Chair Basha…