Balla emphasized during this ceremony that the Department for Border and Migration has made the most of cooperation with US law enforcement agencies and programs funded by the US government in counseling, peer to peer exchange, training of Border and Migration Police officers, strengthening of technical and logistic capacities.

“The cooperation with EXBS has stood out for the readiness and flexibility of the personnel of this program at any time to address our needs,” Balla pointed out.

Speaking about the impact that these technological investments have had on the border security systems, the minister said that, “increased capacities, and state of the art equipment for border control and surveillance have yielded results in the fight against cross-border crime, in the fight against drug trafficking, prevention and management of irregular migration, human trafficking and smuggling of goods and immigrants.”

Balla thanked the US Embassy and the American government for the support given over the years and emphasized that it is important that this cooperation be deepened further in the future.
“I take the opportunity to thank the US government, through the acting ambassador, Mr. Wisner, for the support provided in a series of programs financed by the USA and I wish that this cooperation will deepen even further in the future”, said Minister of Interior.

He underlined in his speech that assistance in equipment, modern tools and programs have been extended to some of the most professional structures of the State Police.

Acting US Ambassador to Tirana, David Wisner, emphasized in his remarks that “it is an honor for me and my team to be here today, to support these wonderful friends with intelligence and computer equipment, which highlight how much we are committed to Albania’s security. As a NATO ally, a secure Albania means a more secure USA.”
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