US-BUREAU-COOPERATION – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:36:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Senior U.S. official Mark Tervakoski holds meetings in Tirana with representatives of law enforcement institutions, justice system, and civil society https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/11/senior-u-s-official-mark-tervakoski-holds-meetings-in-tirana-with-representatives-of-law-enforcement-institutions-justice-system-and-civil-society/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/02/11/senior-u-s-official-mark-tervakoski-holds-meetings-in-tirana-with-representatives-of-law-enforcement-institutions-justice-system-and-civil-society/#respond Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:36:46 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=287426 TIRANA, Feb 11 /ATA/ The Director of the State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs Office for Europe and Asia, Mark Tervakoski, paid a visit to Tirana, where he met with representatives of law enforcement institutions, the justice system, civil society, and international missions in Albania.
During his stay in Tirana, the senior American official met with President Bajram Begaj, Minister of Interior Albana Koçiu, Minister of Justice Besfort Lamallari, as well as the chief prosecutor of the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), Klodian Braho.
According to a statement from the United States Embassy in Tirana, the meetings emphasized the strength of the partnership between the U.S. and Albania in the field of law enforcement, as well as their shared commitment to combating transnational organized crime and narcotics trafficking.

During the visit, the United States reaffirmed its support for strengthening the capacities of Albanian institutions through the provision of expertise, equipment, and ongoing cooperation.

According to the embassy, the United States remains focused on cooperating with partners who share the same commitment to combating organized crime, which harms citizens, threatens borders, and undermines national security.

“The United States is focused on providing capabilities, tools, and cooperation in Albania and globally to partners who share our commitment to fighting criminals who harm our citizens, threaten our borders, and undermine our national security,” the embassy’s statement is quoted as saying.

Tervakoski’s visit reaffirms the continued support of the United States for Albania’s efforts to strengthen the rule of law and security. /j.p/sm/

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