The United States Embassy in Tirana expressed deep sorrow for the passing of Ismail Kadare through a social media post, stating that his literature inspires readers around the world.

The US Embassy recalled that in 2020, it honored Kadare with the Neustadt International Prize for Literature.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Ismail Kadare, whose literature inspires readers around the world. We fondly remember the U.S. Embassy honoring Kadare with the 2020 Neustadt International Prize for Literature. His work has created bridges between Albania and the world, and his legacy will live on as a testament to his literary genius. Our thoughts are with his family, his loved ones, and the Albanian people” reads the post of US Embassy on facebook.

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