Senior US State Department official visits Albania and Kosovo

2025-01-07 19:29:25Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
US Department of State

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Resource Management Richard R. Verma will travel to Albania, Kosovo, and Serbia from January 7-11. In Tirana, he will discuss Albania’s democratic progress, defense capabilities, and deepening economic ties with the United States, and will thank the Government of Albania for its continued support for our Afghan allies.

In Kosovo, he will discuss the normalization of Kosovo's relations with Serbia through the EU-facilitated Dialogue, strengthening governance and the rule of law, and promoting economic growth and energy security for the benefit of all Kosovars. He will also thank the Government of Kosovo for its strong support for Ukraine and for its assistance to Afghans in need.

In Serbia, the Deputy Secretary will highlight the growing U.S.-Serbia strategic partnership on energy and other economic issues. He will offer support for Serbia's integration into European institutions, the normalization of Serbia's relations with Kosovo, strengthening the rule of law, and closer bilateral cooperation on military and security issues, the State Department announced.

He will also reaffirm the United States' commitment to the countries of the Western Balkans as they pursue Euro-Atlantic integration and deeper regional cooperation.


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