TIRANA, December 7 /ATA/- On December 9, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar will make his first visit to Albania with the goal of deepening our close friendship, based on shared democratic values.
The U.S. embassy in Tirana reported that, “Escobar will meet Prime Minister Rama, Foreign Minister Xhacka, Democratic Party Chairman Basha, and other leaders to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering support for Albania’s democracy, EU integration, stronger defense cooperation, and opportunities for trade and investment”.
“As outlined in President Biden’s Executive Orders, Escobar will also discuss U.S. determination to fight corruption, impunity, and efforts to undermine democracy in the Western Balkans”, said the U.S embassy./p.s./
