TIRANA, Dec 9 /ATA/U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs and Special Envoy for the Western Balkans Gabriel Escobar visited Albania on December 9 where he met with Prime Minister Edi Rama, Foreign Minister Olta Xhacka, Democratic Party Chairman Lulzim Basha, and other leaders.
According to sources from the US embassy in Tirana, during his meetings, Deputy Assistant Secretary Escobar thanked Albania for its strong partnership with the United States and reaffirmed U.S. strong support for Albania’s EU accession.
He noted the United States’ focus on fighting corruption, impunity, and efforts to undermine democracy in the Western Balkans. Escobar welcomed further strengthening the U.S.-Albania relationship, our defense cooperation as NATO Allies, and creating more opportunities for trade and investment.
Escobar also welcomed the United States and Albania working together on regional integration and globally – especially as we both serve on the United Nations Security Council in 2022.
