
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, met in Dayton as part of a NATO meeting, with the Deputy Secretary of the United States of America, Christopher Landau.
President Begaj expressed his gratitude for the historic friendship and strategic partnership that the United States has with Albania. President Begaj underlined the fact that the United States of America has been an unwavering supporter and has played a decisive role in historical moments of the Albanian nation.
President Begaj praised the Albania-U.S. partnership and the assistance provided by the United States of America, especially in carrying out justice and rule of law reform, developing democracy and strengthening institutions, in the field of defense and security with a special focus on cyber security.
"We are grateful for the support that the U.S. has given to the democratization, transformation and modernization of our Armed Forces and in particular the historic reform of the justice system," said the President of the Republic during this meeting.
Regarding economic relations, the President of the Republic underlined that Albania remains hopeful and with its great desire to continue bilateral cooperation and economic assistance in the future: "We invite American investors, as Albania offers investment opportunities through tourism, strategic infrastructure, technology and cyber security. We also encourage U.S. companies to invest in strategic sectors of the Albanian economy. U.S. projects, such as those in renewable energy or digital transformation, create employment opportunities and modernize the Albanian economy," President Begaj emphasized.
In terms of regional cooperation, President Begaj appreciated the important role that the United States has played and continues to play in the region.
The Head of State conveyed to the Deputy Secretary of the United States of America, Christopher Landau, the need for the continuation of the American presence in the region as an irreplaceable factor for peace, security and stability.