Blinken congratulates Albania for the Flag Festival: We are proud to serve alongside Albania

The head of American diplomacy considers Albania an ally and a partner, while stressing that the link between the two countries is stable.

On behalf of the United States, I wish Albania's government and people for the 111th anniversary of Independence. The United States is proud to work with you as NATO allies and partners committed to strengthening Albania's efforts for the Justice Reform, further boosting our cyber security co-operation and continuing its firm support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's aggression fight”.

“We thank you for your generous welcome of Afghans and we strongly support your full integration into the Euro-Atlantic community, especially through progress in law rule reforms and towards membership in the European Union. Albania's recent election to the UN Council for Human Rights is an international sign of respect for the progress your nation has made in recent decades and a recognition of its exemplary service in 2015-2017. We are proud to serve alongside Albania and look forward to working together to promote and protect human rights worldwide”.

The relationship between our nations, based on values, culture, and shared friendship, remains stable. Let our joint work continue to advance”, states American Secretary Blinken's message of congratulations.