TIRANA, April 6 /ATA/- During a “virtual visit” to Albania, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Ilir Meta, the Prime Minister Edi Rama, and DP Chairman Lulzim Basha to reaffirm the importance of U.S.-Albanian relations in the light of the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
At the meeting it was reconfirmed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation on democracy, defense and business.
DAS Palmer emphasized with each leader the importance of their respective roles, including the institutional roles of the Presidency and the Prime Ministry as prescribed in the Constitution.
“Institutions and political leaders carry the responsibility to ensure that the upcoming elections are free and fair, with rules that are impartial, transparent, and timely,” Palmer said. //a.i/
