President Begaj expressed gratitude to U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for the traditional friendship and enduring partnership between Albania and the United States of America.

The head of state emphasized the U.S. unwavering support throughout key moments in Albania’s modern history, underscoring Washington’s role in judicial reform, defense modernization, democratic development, and cyber security in particular.

“We are grateful for the U.S. assistance for democratization, transformation, and modernization of our Armed Forces, and particularly for the historic reform of our justice system,” Begaj said during the meeting.

President Begaj also expressed Albania’s eagerness to deepen economic ties with U.S., calling for further U.S. investment in strategic sectors such as tourism, digital infrastructure, renewable energy, and cybersecurity.

“We invite American investors, as Albania offers investment opportunities in tourism, strategic infrastructure, technology and cybersecurity. We also encourage United States companies to invest in strategic sectors of the Albanian economy. U.S. projects on renewable energy or digital transformation, create employment opportunities and modernize the Albanian economy,” Begaj stated.

The Albanian head of state also praised the U.S. role in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Begaj told U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau that Albania sees the American presence as an irreplaceable factor in ensuring long-term security and stability.

President Begaj highly praises U.S. role in NATO and reiterated Albania’s commitment to increase its defence spending.

“To be a member of NATO is to take on responsibility – and Albania is committed to meeting its responsibilities,” Begaj stated.

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