U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States wants what the people of Albania deserve: A rule of law that protects civil servants and schoolhouses from senseless attacks, that defends…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones at the Firefighting equipment Donation Ceremony
Minister Xhacka, General Shehu, Distinguished Guests, First, I want to begin by noting the incredibly strong friendship and bilateral working relationship between our two countries;…
Remarks by A/DCM Daniel Koski at the Investigative Journalism Lab Reception
Good morning and thank you all for being here. You have all had a year full of hard work and learning. My hope for you…
Interview of U.S. DAS Matthew Palmer with Journalist Muhamed Veliu, Top Channel
Mr. Palmer, from your last visit in Albania with the regard of Albanian political crisis, has anything changed in your position? The U.S. position has…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones at the “Balkan Fact Checking/Disinformatio
It is a pleasure to be here with all of you dedicated journalists from across the region. I would especially like to acknowledge our keynote…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy condemns the violence taking place during tonight’s protest. Peaceful assembly and the right to petition the government are hallmarks of healthy democracies,…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones at the Embassy Iftar Dinner
Good evening Chairman Spahiu, Baba Mondi, Chairwoman Aliko, Rector Gjana, teachers and students. Thank you for coming to our Iftar — we are so privileged…
U.S. Embassy Statement
We welcome the European Commission’s recommendation for opening accession talks with Albania and its recognition that Albania continues to make progress in implementing crucial and…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States respects citizens’ democratic right to peacefully demonstrate. We call on all participants in today’s demonstrations – both citizens and law enforcement officials…
Remarks by Defense Attaché James Hilton at the Western Balkan Security Conference
President Meta, Minister Xhaçka, honorable ambassadors, and distinguished guests, friends and colleagues. Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you on a topic we…
Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires Moses-Ones at the “Schools as Community Centers” Event
Honorable Deputy Speaker Hysi, Deputy Minister Treni, Coordinator Sojati, Mr. Hroni, distinguished guests. It is my honor to be here with you today. Allow me…
U.S. Embassy Statement
Peaceful demonstrations are essential to healthy democracies, and the right of citizens to assemble and to protest against their government is fundamental. Force and violence,…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The U.S. Embassy condemns the violence taking place during tonight’s protest. The opposition’s stated objective to make Albania’s democracy stronger runs counter to the violence…
Remarks by OPDAT Resident Legal Adviser Michelle Lakomy on Law Day
Good morning. First, I would like to thank Chief Prosecutor Elizabeta Imeraj, Mr. Maasen, Mr. Mandoi, Ms. Jansen, Ms. Mehmeti and all of you. It…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The right to engage in peaceful protest is a fundamental democratic right. For the past several months, the majority of participants has exercised its democratic…
Remarks by Public Affairs Officer Beckmann at the Presentation of Study of Media Professionals
Thank you to the University of Tirana’s Journalism Department for having us today. Today is a very important day around the world and specifically for…
USAID Assistant Administrator Brock Bierman Statement Following High Judicial Council Roundtable
There is no question that, over the past two decades, Albania has made tremendous progress in strengthening its economic and democratic foundations. USAID has been…
Remarks by USAID Mission Director Mikaela Meredith at the “Violent Extremism in Albania” Natio
Honorable Guests, Coordinator Sojati, distinguished guests, it is my honor to be here with you today. Let me begin by congratulating the Albanian government, in…
