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Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Leadership Academy for Women Members of Parliament
Thank you very much for inviting me to this event! I would like to say good afternoon to Deputy Speaker Hysi, to Ms. Gjebrea, Ms.…
Updated International Travel Requirements
In light of recent changes in requirements for travel by air that may impact your plans and preparation for travel, the U.S. Embassy would like…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Today, Ambassador Kim and EU Ambassador Soreca met with the members of the Constitutional Court to thank them for answering the call of duty, which…
U.S. Embassy Statement
With 100 days until Albania’s national election on April 25, Ambassador Kim met with Central Election Commission Chairman Celibashi and Deputy Chairwoman Pelinku to express…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the USAID’s U.S.- Albania Transparency Academy
Thank you, Assistant Administrator Bierman, for the insightful reflection on the Transparency Academy, on USAID’s legacy in Albania, and the broader development challenges that lie…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the Ceremony for the Donation of Flood Equipment to Albania’s Directorate...
Minster Peleshi, General Begaj and distinguished guests. I would like to thank our host, General Sallaku, for welcoming me to support command. I know you…
Transcript of Interview with Special Representative for the Western Balkans and Deputy Assistant Secretary...
for Albanian National Broadcaster RTSH Lutfi Dervishi: Thank you for this interview. DAS Palmer: Thank you for having me on the show. It is…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the Extradition Treaty Signing Ceremony
Honorable Minister Gjonaj Distinguished guests It is a great honor to sign this Extradition Treaty between the government of the United States and the government…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The death of Klodian Rasha is a tragedy, and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Ambassador Kim spoke today with Prime…
Transcript of Interview with U.S. Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim
with VOA Albanian Service VOA: Ambassador Kim, thank you for this interview. Through almost one year of your presence in Albania, the focus of…
Press Statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Albania National Day
As Albania celebrates its National Day, I extend congratulations on behalf of the United States Government and the American people. This year, we also celebrate…
U.S. Embassy Statement on the Anniversary of the Earthquake that struck Albania in 2019
November 26 marks one year since an earthquake struck Albania. The United States stands in solidarity with the Albanian people as you mark this solemn…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the OSCE Workshop on “Addressing Organized Crime and Corruption through...
Good Morning, Ambassador del Monaco, Ambassador Soreca, Deputy Minister of Interior Lamallari, distinguished speakers and guests. I am pleased to be with you today as…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the Closing Event of the “Social Reuse of the Organized Crime Seized Assets”...
*Good Morning Ms. Hoxha, Ambassador Soreca, Mr. Kala, Mr. Patacconi, representatives of the civil society organizations. I am happy to be part of this conference…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim for the 245th Birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps
One of the highlights of being at an Embassy is getting to celebrate the birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps. It’s not just because it’s…
Remarks by Ambassador Kim at the Albanian Muslim Community’s Countering Violent Extremist Project...
*Good Morning Chairman Spahiu, Deputy Minister Kuko, Coordinator Dervishi, religious leaders, distinguished guests. It is my honor to be here with you today. I love…
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim with Blendi Fevziu, Opinion, Tv Klan
Transcript of Interview of U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim With Blendi Fevziu, Opinion, TV Klan Tirana, October 21, 2020 Blendi Fevziu: Ambassador Kim, welcome to the…
Resumption of Routine U.S. Citizen Services
On March 17, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Tirana suspended all routine consular services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the provision of routine U.S.…
