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Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Sokol Balla, Real Story, Report TV
Sokol Balla: Welcome to Real Story! I welcome to the show U.S. Ambassador to Tirana, Mrs. Yuri Kim, who is a frequent guest of my…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy congratulates Altin Dumani on his election as SPAK Chief Prosecutor. All three candidates – Mr. Dumani, Adnan Xholi, and Edvin Kondili –…
U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim Remarks to Press at the Palace of Justice
I see that there are a lot of conspiracy theories already circulating all over the place, so I want to explain myself. I want to…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim at the High Judicial Council event “Towards Judicial Excellence”
High Judicial Council Chairwoman Llagami, Acting High Court President Sadushi, judges and prosecutors, distinguished guests. Today, we mark the accomplishments of the High Judicial Council…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Ambassador Kim met with Prime Minister Rama on December 12 to review accomplishments in the U.S.-Albania relationship in 2022 and discuss ways to continue to…
“Corruption Corrodes Albania’s Potential” by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim
As we marked International Anti-Corruption Day yesterday, it is important to renew our efforts to end the scourge of corruption. Corruption robs citizens and future…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Marine Ball on the 247th Anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps
Good evening President Begaj, Defense Minister Peleshi, and friends – thank you all for joining us in celebrating the 247th birthday of the United States…
Transcript of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with TV Klan’s Blendi Fevziu
Blendi Fevziu: Ambassador Greenfield, welcome to Albania, and thank you for being here tonight. Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield: Thank you for inviting me. Blendi Fevziu: Ambassador Hoxha,…
Transcript of U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Interview with Voice of America
VOA: Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield, thank you for this opportunity. The world today is going through turbulent times, in which the Security Council is on the front…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim at the 30th Anniversary of the Albanian Constitutional Court
Good morning, everybody. Mr. President, Speaker Nikolla, Chief Justice, members of the diplomatic corps, and guests, It is a wonderful day today to be able…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the 100th Anniversary of U.S.-Albanian Relations Commemoration Event with...
President Begaj, Chairman Granoff, Martin and Sandri, distinguished guests, There is a saying that is found in just about every country in the world: “You…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim at the 25th Anniversary of the Albanian School of Magistrates
Good morning everybody. Honorable President Begaj, Minister Manja, Director Rakipi, distinguished colleagues from the diplomatic corps, dear guests, and of course, dear graduates, It is…
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen with Armand Mero, Voice of America
VOA: Senator Shaheen, this is your second visit in the Balkans within six months. What is the purpose? Senator Shaheen: So, it’s my first trip…
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Blendi Fevziu, Opinion, Klan TV
Blendi Fevziu: Good evening honored viewers. I speak to you from the studio of Opinion program, as every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 22:00 and…
USAID/Albania Solicitation for National Personal Service Contractors
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services under contract for…
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Smart Cities Conference Opening Session*
I am very upset this morning! I will tell you why. I am very upset because I am looking through this agenda and I am…
Ambassador Kim’s Remarks at the Education Congress
Mirëmëngjes everyone. How are you? I want to say on the first day of school, not all of us can become teachers, but all of…
Statement by NSC Spokesperson Adrienne Watson on Iran’s Cyberattack against Albania
The United States strongly condemns Iran’s cyberattack against our NATO Ally, Albania. We join in Prime Minister Rama’s call for Iran to be held accountable for this unprecedented cyber incident. The…