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…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Moses-Ones at the Conference “Violent Extremism in Albania”
Honorable Deputy Prime Minister Mesi, Minister Nikolla, Coordinator Sojati, Mr. Vurmo, distinguished guests. It is my honor to be here with you today. Let me…
Remarks by A/DCM Koski at the Tirana University Law School’s Graduation
Minister Gjonaj, colleagues of the Diplomatic Corps, distinguished guests, graduates, It is my honor to be with you today. On behalf of the United States…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Leyla Moses-Ones at School of Magistrates Graduation Ceremony
Honorable Mr. Dedja, Mr. Sadushi, Mr. Zaganjori, colleague Ambassadors, Commissioner Jourova, dear magistrates, good morning! Thank you for having me here today. It is an honor to be…
Transcript of Interview with PDAS Elisabeth Millard
Klodiana Lala: Ms. Millard, it is a great pleasure to have you in this interview. This is your first time in Albania. What are the…
Transcript of Interview with U.S. Ambassador Donald Lu
Sokol Balla: Good evening and welcome to this second edition of Real Story here on Vizion Plus, every Monday and Thursday, at 9 pm. I…
Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections
Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number…
Remarks by Ambassador Lu at the Roundtable on the Campaign Against Organized Crime
Minister Xhafaj, Director General Veliu, ambassadorial colleagues, Eight months ago, we met to hear Minister Xhafaj declare war on organized crime. At that time, we…
2018 Trafficking in Persons Report – Albania
The Government of Albania does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so.…
