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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 proud to support these efforts, and we continue to do so. Further progress demands continued commitment to justice reform. The Albanian people deserve transparent institutions, especially independent judicial institutions that ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: Fundamental Freedoms, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

Remarks by USAID Mission Director Mikaela Meredith at the “Violent Extremism in Albania” National Conference

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 the form of the National Countering Violent Extremism Center led by Agron Sojati. The Albanian government is a regional leader in countering and preventing violent extremism. The U.S. Embassy is ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Events, Fundamental Freedoms, News, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

Remarks by Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Koski at the Territorial Planning and Local Economic Development Conference

Deputy Prime Minister, Agency Representatives, Mayors, distinguished guests, Pershendetje! Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. The work you are doing is building the promise for a better and brighter future in Albania, for all Albanians. The United States is proud to contribute to that effort. Together, we are laying the foundation for ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Events, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

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 of work they do here. What do you think is their main obstacle, their main difficulty they face in their work? I know you have been assisting some prosecutors from ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 8 February, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

Remarks by Country Representative Mikaela Meredith at the Signing of Agreement between USAID and OSHEE

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 newest stage of partnership between our two governments. Not long ago, Albania faced a real energy crisis. Power outages, high import prices, and energy losses estimated as high as 45 ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Economic Affairs, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

Remarks by Ambassador Donald Lu at the Awards Ceremony for Vocational Training Graduates

Minister Ahmetaj, Minister Nikolla, Amb. Ndisi, Mr. Ilirjani, Director Micko, Ms. Laçi, dear graduates, One of my first jobs was as a baker. It was my first year in university and I woke up every day at five in the morning and learned to bake bread, cookies, pies and cakes. It was a great job ...

By U.S. Embassy Tirana | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Albania, U.S. Agencies

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