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Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the USAID’s Civil Society Strengthening Project Event
It is a great pleasure to attend today’s event to celebrate how our civil society partners have come together to help strengthen democratic institutions in…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the American Chamber of Commerce Business Index Event
Good morning. It is a pleasure to be here today alongside AmCham President Enio Jaco, Minister Eduard Shalsi, Jorida Tabaku, and Matteo Colangeli of the…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim During the Award Ceremony for RSO Janet Meyer and ARSO-I Antonio Zamudio
Good Afternoon, Minister Lleshaj, General Director Veliu, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this awards ceremony for two of our…
“Venice Commission: An Opportunity to Move Forward” by Ambassador Yuri Kim
This week, I had a chance to visit Kruja, the fortress of Albania’s hero, Skanderbeg. Facing attack after attack by the most formidable military force…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the AFCP Signing Ceremony
Minister Margariti, honored guests, good morning and thank you for joining us. Today, we mark the start of the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation…
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Blendi Salaj of A2/CNN
A2/CNN: Dear viewers, welcome. This is our interview with U.S. Ambassador to Albania, Ms. Yuri Kim. Madam Ambassador, it’s an honor to have you in…
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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…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We welcome the cross-party agreement on electoral reform in Albania, which strengthens the guarantee for free and fair elections and moves Albania forward on its…
Ambassador Yuri Kim Interview with Illyria Newspaper
Ambassador Yuri Kim, thank you for the opportunity of this first interview. I had the pleasure to meet you during a small introductory meeting with…
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…
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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…
