Remarks of Attorney General Sessions in Zagreb, Croatia
Remarks as prepared for delivery It’s a real pleasure to be here in Croatia. I want to thank Minister Božinović for hosting me. We met…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The United States stands for the protection of fundamental freedoms and universal human rights. Our nation was founded on the bedrock principle that we are…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo On the Opening of U.S. Embassy Jerusalem
Today I am proud to celebrate the opening of the United States Embassy to Israel in Jerusalem. This significant event fulfills a promise made by…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy welcomes the progress made by Albania in its fight against organized crime and corruption. The court decision to place Saimir Tahiri under…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo On President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw From the JCPOA
As we exit the Iran deal, we will be working with our allies to find a real, comprehensive, and lasting solution to the Iranian threat.…
Ambassador Lu Remarks at the “New Business Models for CSO” Conference
Deputy Prime Minister Mesi, Mrs. Hoxha, ladies and gentlemen, Two years ago, I said at another Partners Albania conference: Civil society in Albania is strong…
Press Statement by Secretary Pompeo on World Press Freedom Day
On the 25th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, we renew our commitment to promoting and protecting a free press, which is an essential pillar…
Press Statement by Heather Nauert, State Department Spokesperson
We continue to closely follow disturbing reports on April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports…
Remarks by Ambassador Lu at the “Combat Trafficking in Persons in the Balkans” Project
Deputy Minister Mrs. Rovena Voda, Anti-Trafficking Coordinators from Montenegro and Macedonia, Terre des Hommes colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, Some of the most emotional moments I…
Statement by Spokesperson Nauert on Holding Russia Accountable for its Destabilizing Behavior
On March 4, Russia used a military-grade nerve agent to attempt to murder a British citizen and his daughter in Salisbury. This attack on our…
Statement from the Press Secretary on the Expulsion of Russian Intelligence Officers
Today President Donald J. Trump ordered the expulsion of dozens of Russian intelligence officers from the United States and the closure of the Russian consulate…
U.S. Passport Execution Fee Will Increase to $35
Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase only applies to U.S. passport applicants using the…
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu
The U.S. Embassy and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration commend the Albanian State Police, Serious Crimes Prosecutors, and Customs officials for the seizure of 614…
State Department Announces Fulbright Top Producing Institutions
The U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that the lists of more than 150 U.S. higher education institutions that sent the most Fulbright…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States Embassy was disappointed by Prime Minister Rama’s remarks about Kosovo and Albania on the occasion of Kosovo’s 10th Anniversary of Independence. Careless…
Remarks by Secretary Tillerson at the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ministerial
Good morning, and thank you, Excellencies, Minister al-Sabah, for the – for welcoming me today, and I want to also greet excellencies, colleagues, and friends…
Remarks by Ambassador Donald Lu at the Awards Ceremony for Vocational Training Graduates
Minister Ahmetaj, Minister Nikolla, Amb. Ndisi, Mr. Ilirjani, Director Micko, Ms. Laçi, dear graduates, One of my first jobs was as a baker. It was…
The United States Provides Disaster Response Equipment to Albania
Today U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu and Albanian Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka welcomed the delivery of the first shipment of U.S. disaster response equipment to Albania’s…
