COVID-19 Information
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Statement by Ambassador Yuri Kim
I had a very good and full discussion with DP Chairman Lulzim Basha today. I was following up on the discussion that he had when…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We take note of ODIHR’s Final Report on the April 25 parliamentary elections, which builds on the preliminary report of April 26. We urge all relevant…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “5 Years of Justice Reform: Finalization of the New Cross-Cutting...
Thank you Minister Gjonaj, Ambassador Soreca, distinguished colleagues, it is great to see all of you! It is a very important moment that we come…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim During Equipment Donation Event at Kakavija Border
Good morning! It’s very nice to see everybody, it’s a great pleasure to be here! And personally, I have to say I am very happy…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Integrated Border Management Event
Përshëndetje! It is such a great pleasure to be here for this event and it is wonderful to see so many familiar faces. But I…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Roundtable Discussion with Albania’s Prosecution Institutions
*Dear Minister Gjonaj, Dear Chairman Ibrahimi, Prosecutor Çela, and Chief Kraja Distinguished guests, Thank you for the invitation to join this important round table today.…
Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Sunil Ravi at the “America the Beautiful” Concert
Good evening and welcome, friends. I am delighted to be here to celebrate the 245th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America…
Apply Now for the Investigative Journalism Lab
Are you a student who wants to help combat corruption? Apply to be a part of the investigative journalism lab! Selected students who demonstrate passion…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim for the 245th Independence Day Celebration
*Mr. President, Mr. Speaker, ministers, honored guests: 245 years ago, the Second Continental Congress, representing the 13 American colonies of the Kingdom, adopted the Declaration…
Visit of Acting Assistant Secretary of State Philip T. Reeker to Tirana
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Ambassador Philip T. Reeker visited Tirana today. During the visit he met with Prime Minister…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “Presentation Event of the AHC Monitoring Report of the HJC and...
*Good Morning Ms. Llagami, Mr. Ibrahimi, Mr. Metani, Mr. Cela, Mr. Kraja, Ms. Skendaj, Dear Guest, Thank you for the invitation to join you at…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Graduation Ceremony for the Investigative Journalism Lab 5
Good morning. Thank you all for coming to the Embassy today and for allowing me to celebrate this occasion with you. There is no doubt…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the OSCE Conference on Joint Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings...
Good morning, Ambassador del Monaco, Ambassador Ekstedt, Ambassador Soreca, Deputy Minister Kuko, distinguished guests. It is a pleasure to be here. As you know, President…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Ceremony for the Donation of COVID Equipment to Mother Theresa...
It is a great pleasure to be here and it’s really an honor to for me to be with you. As a temporary resident of…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Event on Guaranteeing Effective Justice at the High Court
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.…
Return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports
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…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “Equal Albania – A Campaign to Make Discrimination and Hate Speech...
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…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Tirana Open Day of Defender 2021 Military Exercise
President Meta, Prime Minister Rama, Ministers and Generals, Mr. Basha, men and women in uniform, dear friends, What a beautiful day to showcase our…
