COVID-19 Information
In response to significant worldwide challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of State has temporarily suspended routine visa services at all U.S. Embassies…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Signing Ceremony for the UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters
* Minister Xhaçka, General Kollçaku, and Distinguished Guests, First, I would like to thank our host Lieutenant Colonel Dulemata for welcoming me to Farka Air…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States remains firmly committed to Justice Reform, which is the demand of the Albanian people. In response to this demand, in 2016, Parliament…
Transcript of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim’s Interview with Ilva Tare on Euronews
Ilva Tare: Kam të ftuar sot ambasadoren e Shteteve të Bashkuara në Tiranë, Yuri Kim. Madam Ambassador, thank you very much for being at Euronews Albania, in what makes me very happy to be your first interview at Euronews Albania,…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at ATS-G Signing
Good afternoon, Minister Lleshaj, and thank you for hosting this important signing at the Interior Ministry. We gather this afternoon to mark the implementation of…
Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel
U.S. Embassy Statement
COVID-19 requires everyone in Albania – no matter who you are – to be united in spirit and in action. As President Meta, Prime Minister…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We urge all sides to respect the Venice Commission process, including the requirement for confidentiality of the draft opinion until it is finalized. We welcome…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “Challenges of the General Prosecution Office in Light of the
Faleminderit shumë! It’s a great pleasure to be here today! Thank you Mr. Çela for inviting us all to join you for this event. I…
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…
