Kim-Afghans-arrival – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:56:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Arrival of Afghans, Kim: US, proud to call Albania a friend and ally https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/08/27/arrival-of-afghans-kim-us-proud-to-call-albania-a-friend-and-ally/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2021/08/27/arrival-of-afghans-kim-us-proud-to-call-albania-a-friend-and-ally/#respond Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:56:09 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=159090 TIRANA, Aug 27 /ATA/ The Ambassador of the United States of America in Tirana, Yuri Kim, was at dawn in Rinas Airport, where the first group of 121 Afghans arrived.

“Foreign Minister Olta Xhaçka and I welcomed the first group of Afghans seeking temporary refuge in Albania. As they have always done, the people of Albania are once again providing hospitality and protection to those in greatest need. We are proud to call you a friend and ally. Thank you.” U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim said.

The first plane with 121 Afghan citizens aboard, including 11 infants, arrived on Friday at Rinas airport. Afterwards they were taken to the hotel structures in Durrës. The Afghan citizens were received by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka, the US Ambassador Yuri Kim, senior officials of the Armed Forces and State Police.
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