TIRANA, April 7 /ATA/ – By I. Vata/ US Senator Steve Daines, during his visit to Albania, in addition to meetings with senior officials of the Albanian state, also visited the Kuçova air base, where Albania and NATO are improving the facilities for NATO operations.
In his first visit to Albania, U.S. Senator Steve Daines met with President Begaj, Prime Minister Rama, Foreign Minister Xhacka, and other political leaders.
He praised Albania’s leadership in support of Ukraine and hosting Afghans, and welcomed growing U.S.-Albania economic ties and energy sector cooperation.
The Senator reaffirmed our defense cooperation as NATO Allies and U.S. support for Albania’s cybersecurity. With Chief of Defense BGen Kingji, Senator Daines visited Kuçova Air Base, where Albania and NATO are upgrading facilities for NATO operations. Senator Daines also took the opportunity to visit the historic city of Berat, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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