The United States Embassy in Tirana has congratulated the head of SPAK, Klodian Braho, and the head of the National Bureau of Investigation, Joni Keta, on assuming their new leadership roles, reiterating strong American support for the fight against organized crime and corruption in Albania.
U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Nancy VanHorn praised the commitment and responsibility of the two new leaders. “We congratulate Special Chief Prosecutor Klodjan Braho and Head of the BKH Joni Keta on their new leadership roles,” the Embassy said in a statement, noting that the United States fully supports SPAK’s efforts “ in the fight against organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and corruption.”
The US Embassy underlined that this support is part of a broader strategic commitment to strengthening the rule of law and security, not only in Albania, but also internationally. “ We stand united in the fight against international crime ,” the statement further said.
The announcement also quotes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has stated that the fight against organized crime and drug cartels is a key priority of US policy. "We will confront drug cartels wherever they are and wherever they act against the interests of the United States ," the Embassy quotes Rubio.
Through this message, the US Embassy once again confirms its partnership with Albanian justice institutions, especially SPAK and BKH, considering cooperation in this area as essential for confronting organized crime and corruption at all levels.