COVID-19 Information
Click here for the latest alerts and messages for U.S. citizens in Albania. Last updated on 12/11/2020. Recent updates in bold below. Country-Specific Information: Albania…
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.…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at American Bank of Investments 5th Anniversary
Thank you all for having me this evening. It is a pleasure to join Minister Denaj, Governor Sejko, Andi Ballta, and the other distinguished guests…
Transcript of Interview with A/S of State for Education and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce with Thimi Samarxhi...
Vizion+: Madam, thank you very much for being here. I appreciate it and it’s an honor having you here. A/S Royce: Thank you, Thimi. Vizion+:…
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the American Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
*as prepared for delivery I want to thank Ilir, Enio, Minister Denaj and, indeed, all of the AmCham members who are joining us online today,…
Message for U.S. Citizens – Get Your Ballot Counted
The Department of State is committed to assisting overseas voters in casting their ballots. For instructions on how to vote from Albania please see our website …
Remarks by Ambassador Yuri Kim at the High Level Conference “Strengthening Integrity and Fighting Corruption:...
*as prepared for delivery Thank you Minister Gjonaj. I also want to extend my thanks to Prime Minister Rama, and of course, Ambassador Soreca for…
Transcript of Interview with Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach...
A2/CNN: The United States and Albania signed two very important Memoranda of Understanding, in the field of Economic Cooperation and the construction of the Skavica…
U.S. Embassy Statement
The United States has long pressed for Albania’s leaders – inside and outside Parliament – to engage each other in a transparent and inclusive manner…
Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach Visits Albania
Today, U.S. Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach visited Tirana and met with President Ilir Meta and Prime Minister Edi…
