U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, has held meetings in recent weeks with newly appointed Albanian ministers.

The U.S. Embassy reported that VanHorn met with Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu, Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Enea Karakaçi, Minister of Justice Toni Gogu, Minister of Interior Besfort Lamallari, and Minister for Relations with Parliament Erjona Ismaili.

VanHorn reaffirmed the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to implementing the White House agenda, emphasizing the elimination of organized crime cartels, NATO allies’ adherence to their defense spending commitments in The Hague, and fair agreements for U.S. companies operating in Albania.

She stated, “We continue to work with partners across all ministries and institutions that share our commitment to deliver results for both Americans and Albanians.”

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