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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “Justice for All Event”
*Honorable Members of the High Court, the High Judicial Council, Court Chairs, Court Chancellors, Ranking Members from Albania’s School of Magistrates, partners, and dear friends.…
Transcript of Round Table Discussion of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer with Albanian...
DAS Palmer: Thank you very much and thank you for joining me. It’s been a real pleasure for me to engage in even a virtual…
Flights Cancelled at Tirana International Airport on April 7, 2021
Due to a strike of AlbControl employees at Tirana International Airport, all inbound and outbound flights have been cancelled for April 7, 2021. The duration…
Virtual Visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer to Albania
During a “virtual visit” to Albania April 6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Meta, PM Rama, and DP Chair Basha…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the “Albanian – American Relations – Past, Present and...
Dear Minister Xhacka, Mr. Rakipi, Dr. Biberaj, and Distinguished guests: I am proud to be here today as the U.S. Ambassador to Albania, celebrating together…
U.S Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Mr. Bashkim Fino who passed away prematurely today. Mr. Fino will…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Albania’s electoral campaign season officially began yesterday, leading to national elections on April 25. The United States welcomes the official start of the campaign season…
Expect Large Crowds on March 25, 2021
Thursday, March 25, 2021, is the official start date of the electoral campaigns in Albania. Both the Democratic and the Socialist Parties will organize events…
Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Leyla Moses-Ones at the AMBER Alert System Roundtable
Good Afternoon and thank you, Caroline. And a warm welcome to Mr. Albert Nikolla, Vice-Minister of Health and Social Protection; Mr. Albert Dervishi, Vice-General Director…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the HMMWV Equipment Donation Ceremony for the Albanian Armed...
Good morning Minster Peleshi, General Begaj and distinguished guests. I would like to particularly thank our host, General Kingji, for welcoming me to Zall Herr…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the 30th Anniversary of the Reestablishment of Diplomatic Ties...
Olta, Minister Xhaçka, Secretary General Skapi, Director Dibra, and dear friends. Thank you so much for hosting this event. We mark today a very important…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the MOU Signing between Albania, Exxon Mobil and Excelerate Energy
It is an honor to be a part of today’s MOU signing, the culmination of vision and hard work by a number of people around…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at Tirana Economic Forum
I want to begin by thanking the organizers of the Tirana Economic Forum for having me here today. I am delighted to be joined on the…
Press Statement by Ambassador Yuri Kim
Question: Madam Ambassador, why did you choose Elbasan today? Ambassador Kim: Well first of all it’s a great pleasure to be in Elbasan. I was…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at Tirana Women’s Salon
Good morning! Thank you for inviting me to be part of this special event. I feel honored to be a part of this format that…
Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission and Public Affairs Officer Brian Beckmann at the National CVE...
Deputy Minister Kuko, Director Dervishi, Mr. Hupin, Mr. Veenkamp, Ms. Luarasi, Dear Guests, Good Morning. Thank you for the invitation to be part of this…
Press Statement by Ambassador Yuri Kim, Durres Port Visit
Ambassador Yuri Kim: As you know, I often talk about the relationship between the United States and Albania. And I talk about it in terms of…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the EXBS Donation of Equipment to Albanian Border and Migration Police
Director General Veliu, Director Merkaj, thank you for this opportunity to share some thoughts on this important occasion. I have said this before and I’ll…
