Matthew Palmer – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. http://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:33:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Leaders to carry responsibility for upcoming elections, support for implementation of justice reform http://en.ata.gov.al/2021/04/06/leaders-to-carry-responsibility-for-upcoming-elections-support-for-implementation-of-justice-reform/ http://en.ata.gov.al/2021/04/06/leaders-to-carry-responsibility-for-upcoming-elections-support-for-implementation-of-justice-reform/#respond Tue, 06 Apr 2021 20:38:46 +0000 http://en.ata.gov.al/?p=140366 TIRANA, April 6 /ATA/- During a “virtual visit” to Albania, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Ilir Meta, the Prime Minister Edi Rama, and DP Chairman Lulzim Basha to reaffirm the importance of U.S.-Albanian relations in the light of the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

At the meeting it was reconfirmed commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation on democracy, defense and business.

DAS Palmer emphasized with each leader the importance of their respective roles, including the institutional roles of the Presidency and the Prime Ministry as prescribed in the Constitution.

“Institutions and political leaders carry the responsibility to ensure that the upcoming elections are free and fair, with rules that are impartial, transparent, and timely,” Palmer said. //a.i/

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