TIRANA, Oct 20 /ATA/ The Ambassador of the United States of America in Albania, Yuri Kim, met on Wednesday with the heads of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, namely Chairperson Mimi Kodheli and Deputy Chairperson, Tomor Alizoti.
They discussed the way ahead for strengthening U.S.-Albania cooperation on democracy, defense, and business. Ambassador Kim expressed U.S. appreciation for Albania’s exemplary decision to provide temporary safe haven to Afghan evacuees.
She also reiterated U.S. support for Albania’s bid to join the European Union, noting recent statements by Secretary Blinken calling for the opening of negotiations as soon as possible. Ambassador Kim, Chairperson Kodheli, and Deputy Chairperson Alizoti agreed to work closely together to advance the implementation of justice reform; strengthen defense cooperation and Albania’s capabilities as a NATO Ally; and increase trade and investment between our two countries.
They agreed that, whether in Tirana or Washington, the importance of the U.S.-Albanian partnership transcends partisan politics.
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