During a series of diplomatic engagements, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and other U.S. officials emphasized the United States' commitment to strengthening international alliances and supporting global democratic values. Blinken expressed gratitude for Albania's support for Ukraine and its role in hosting Afghan allies in a meeting with Albanian President @BajramBegajAL. The visit to Tirana highlighted the U.S.-Albania partnership on various fronts, including cyber defense, justice reform, and Albania's path to EU accession, with discussions also touching on the importance of the U.S.-Australia relationship with @AmboRudd. Blinken met with justice reform leaders and @EdiRama to commend their efforts in advancing the rule of law. Additionally, the U.S. reaffirmed its support for Iraq's secure future in discussions with Prime Minister Al-Sudani, and expressed intentions to collaborate with Slovenia on democratic values and energy security through NATO and the UN with Prime Minister Golob.
As I told Prime Minister Golob, we look forward to working with Slovenia at the UN and through NATO to further our democratic values, support Ukraine, and advance energy security. https://t.co/YOhgSR4Snm
The United States is committed to supporting Iraq in achieving a secure and stable future for its people. Prime Minister Al-Sudani and I reaffirmed our enduring partnership and mutual interest in a prosperous and interconnected Middle East. https://t.co/NACSaySbfr
Justice reform is crucial for Albania and its EU integration efforts. I met with justice reform leaders in Tirana to commend their progress in advancing the rule of law and combating corruption. https://t.co/V0ece1FY3g
The United States is committed to supporting Albania on its path to EU accession and in fighting corruption and organized crime. Prime Minister @EdiRama and I discussed our cooperation to advance regional stability, cyber defense, and judicial reform. https://t.co/sjAger4JxR
Our people are our greatest strength and exchange programs like @FulbrightPrgrm are an investment in addressing our toughest global challenges. Today, I got to meet with Albanian exchange alumni who are working to build a more democratic, peaceful, and prosperous world. https://t.co/2WZGKJQCMz
.@SecBlinken is in the Albanian capital of Tirana today. The U.S. is partnering with Albania on many issues, including boosting its cyber defenses, standing together to support Ukraine, and working to resettle thousands of people from Afghanistan. https://t.co/9u5mMJpSVY https://t.co/kKfhlOr913
Albania is a leader in the Western Balkans, a @NATO Ally, and a strong partner. Today in my meeting with President @BajramBegajAL, I expressed our appreciation for Albania's support for Ukraine and for hosting our Afghan allies. https://t.co/FdcsOd2kMG
Thank you @USEmbassyTirana for your important work on key priorities, from helping resettle thousands of Afghan allies to supporting Albania's justice reform and strengthening our military partnerships. https://t.co/urx0PfGZvW
It was a pleasure to meet with my friend @AmboRudd this week. Now more than ever, it is important we stand with our critical allies, and our U.S.-Australia relationship is especially important – a relationship built on a shared vision of freedom and democracy. https://t.co/uVe7WjgsKl