U.S. Embassy Statement
While peaceful protest is a fundamental pillar of a democracy, inciting or committing acts of violence, including the destruction of public property, is unlawful. We…
U.S. Embassy Statement
A healthy democracy requires an opposition that operates constructively within constitutional institutions. Threats by the Democratic Party, the Socialist Movement for Integration, and other opposition…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The right to peacefully assemble, petition the government, and protest for positive change are hallmarks of a free and healthy democratic society. It is a…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Moses-Ones at the Progress Achieved in the Fight Against Cannabis Event
Dear Minister Lleshaj, Director of Police Veliu, Ambassador Soreca, distinguished guests and participants; I would like to start today by thanking Minister Lleshi for the…
Anti-Corruption Legal Advisor Gjon Juncaj Interview on 31 Minutes
You are a prosecutor by profession and I think this period in Albania has been enough to understand the difficulties of Albanian prosecutors, the kind…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We congratulate the Albanian State Police and partner law enforcement agencies for the arrest of international drug trafficker Klement Balili. This marks a major step…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We commend the Government of Albania for taking action against the Iranian regime for its terrorist plotting on Albanian soil, threatening European security. The Government…
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Moses-Ones Remarks at the National Conference against Trafficking in Persons
Good morning Deputy Minister Voda, good morning Ambassador Norman, Deputy Ambassador Wilton, Ladies and Gentlemen. Today, I want to talk about the victims. I want…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy in Tirana welcomes the establishment of the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Judicial Council. We congratulate the prosecutors and judges who…
Remarks by Country Representative Mikaela Meredith at the Signing of Agreement between USAID and OSH
Good morning and thank you to OSHEE CEO, Mr. Adrian Cela. I am honored to be here for this MoU signing and to mark the…
Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Moses-Ones Remarks at the Meeting to Elect Members of the HPC
Prosecutor General Marku, Minister Gjonaj, Ambassador Soreca, honorable diplomats, Chief prosecutors and prosecutors, Over two years ago this country made a commitment to its people…
Remarks by A/DCM Koski at the Annual Conference of the People’s Advocate
People’s Advocate Ballanca, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. This past summer, several of my Embassy colleagues attended a ceremony at the site of the former…
U.S. Embassy Statement
An independent, accountable, and professional judiciary will benefit Albanian citizens who have overwhelmingly expressed support for justice sector reform. A fully functioning justice system is…
U.S. Embassy Statement
This year, the U.S. Embassy has called upon honest, patriotic judges and prosecutors with integrity to serve their country on the High Judicial Council and…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones at the School of Magistrates
Prosecutor General Marku, students and faculty of the School of Magistrates, In December 1999, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution 54/134, proclaiming November 25…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on Albania National Day
On behalf of the United States government and the American people, I congratulate the people of Albania as you celebrate your Independence Day. As you…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Yesterday marked a significant step forward for the Albanian people, who demand and deserve true justice from their judicial system. We were encouraged by the…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Over the past many months, we have been encouraged by the progress we have seen in the fight against organized crime and corruption in Albania…
