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Click here for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens in Albania. Last updated on 9/4/2021. On August 30, 2021, the European Council put…
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim
I have just come back from, I just came back a few hours ago from Washington, D.C. where I had an opportunity to talk with…
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Armand Mero, Voice of America
Tirana, September 15, 2021 VOA: Ambassador Kim, I’d like to thank you for this opportunity. In recent days, developments in the DP have been at…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Israel-Albania Culture Festival
Përshëndetje, shalom. It’s very wonderful to be here, and I want to thank the Israel-Albania Culture Festival for including me in tonight’s activities. It’s a…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Demian Smith: 9/11 commemoration ceremony
September 10, 2021 Faleminderit të gjithëve që erdhët në ceremoninë e sotme. Dua t’iu uroj mirëseardhjen Ministrit të Mbrojtjes Peleshi, Zëvendësministres për Evropën dhe Punët…
US Embassy Statement
The difficult decision announced yesterday by Chairman Lulzim Basha deserves respect. This decision demonstrates that – as was the case 30 years ago and at…
Ambassador Yuri Kim Statement after Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka
Ambassador Yuri Kim: Thank you! We just had a very good meeting today in view of the very challenging situation in Afghanistan. We thought it…
Statement by U.S. Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim on Wildfires in Albania
On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I want to express my deep sadness at the devastation caused by the wildfires…
Remarks by DCM Demian Smith at the Event Commemorating NBI Investigator Candidates Completing FBI...
Ju faleminderit të gjithëve. Unë jam Demian Smith, zëvendës ambasador i SHBA dhe kam ardhur në Shqipëri një javë më parë. Në fakt, kjo është…
The Path Ahead for the U.S.- Albania Relationship
By Ambassador Yuri Kim August in Albania is a time for well-earned rest and relaxation, and like many of you, I will also be taking…
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…
