flag raising ceremony – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:37:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt assumes post in Tirana https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/09/29/new-u-s-ambassador-eric-wendt-assumes-post-in-tirana/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/09/29/new-u-s-ambassador-eric-wendt-assumes-post-in-tirana/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:36:04 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=307845 TIRANA, Sept. 29 /ATA/ – New U.S. Ambassador Eric Wendt formally began his tenure in Albania on Tuesday, with the U.S. Marine Corps raising the American flag at the ambassador’s official residence in Tirana.

The U.S. Embassy said the ceremony marked the start of a new chapter in U.S.-Albanian relations and underscored the importance of strengthening the two countries’ alliance.

“Under President Trump, our alliances are at their strongest when we stand together, share responsibility, and build a more prosperous and safer future for both our nations,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement.

Eric Wendt formally took up his post on September 26 after presenting his credentials to President Bajram Begaj.

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