COVID-19 Information
Click here for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens in Albania. Last updated on 9/11/2020. Country-Specific Information: Albania has confirmed more than 11,000…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy strongly supports the ASP and SPAK’s independent and professional work. Justice sector professionals – police, prosecutors, and judges – must be allowed…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We congratulate Albania on the appointment of Aida Hajnaj as the first Director of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI). This marks a major milestone…
U.S. Embassy Statement
On July 23, Parliament adopted legislation to codify the June 5 agreement on electoral reform, which was achieved in a transparent and inclusive manner through…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Presentation of the Roadmap to High Court Functionality Event
Thank you very much! I am very glad that we found a way to do this meeting together even though COVID-19 is preventing us from…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Over the last few weeks, Ambassador Kim has had multiple discussions regarding electoral reform with President Meta, Prime Minister Rama, Democratic Party Chairman Basha, members…
Voting Message for U.S. Citizens
Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is a straightforward process and can be done from anywhere in the world! In order to vote in…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States welcomes Parliament’s enactment of electoral reform legislation that codifies the June 5 agreement of the Political Council on Electoral Reform. This action…
Transcript of Interview with U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim by Sokol Balla
Sokol Balla: Albania is a strange country even when it comes to its history. We practically do not have the Declaration of Independence. We’ve lost…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Holocaust Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Good Morning Prime Minister Rama, Mayor Veliaj, Ambassador Gendler, and distinguished guests. It is an honor to dedicate this memorial in honor of the people…
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…
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…
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…
