Nominated by Trump as a candidate for ambassador to Tirana, Eric Wendt reports on Albania to the Senate tomorrow

2026-05-19 22:12:52Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Eric Wendt

President Donald Trump's nominee for United States Ambassador to Albania, Eric Wendt, will appear tomorrow at 4:00 PM, before the Foreign Relations Committee in the US Senate, as required by the procedure for his confirmation.

During the hearing, the priorities and objectives of US-Albania relations, cooperation in the field of defense, as well as developments in the Western Balkans region are expected to be discussed.

Eric Wendt is a former three-star general in the US Army and former commander of NATO special forces, with a career spanning over 34 years in the US military.

He has held important positions in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, being considered a figure with extensive experience in security issues and international operations.


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