Taulant Balla, chairman of the Socialist Party parliamentary group, met with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn.

Balla said the discussions were numerous and productive.

“We are proud that Albania will host next year’s NATO Summit. We also support President Trump’s vision to increase security and defense spending, commitments that Albania is fulfilling step by step,” Balla said.

He added that the meeting covered U.S. business interests, fair economic partnerships, and steps taken by executive authorities to create an effective mechanism for reviewing investments.

Balla also praised Secretary of State Rubio’s messages on the irreplaceable Euro-Atlantic partnership at the Munich Security Conference.

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump will welcome Prime Minister Edi Rama and other allies today in Washington to the first meeting of the Peace Board.