Blinken for Eddie Rama: Prominent Leader - And Very Good Prime Minister

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised as wonderful hospitality in what he called the eagle's “ ”.

Thank you for the wonderful hospitality in the eagle country I feel the warm environment outside, but I especially feel the warmth in this room and in every other room I've been in Tirana. I can't explain how grateful I am. Thank you for your role of leadership is evidence of the power of our youth programmes and that I am with you today to celebrate the achievement of these programmes, is the important moment and the appreciation for your work on”, Blinken said at the meeting with young Albanians who have benefited from the educational programmes of the friendly country and who today play an essential role in strengthening Albania's relations with the US.

He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Edi Rama for the bilateral partnership, while naming a prominent leader and very good prime minister.

I thank you and am happy to be with you in a city where you were mayor and you gave it a nice color. I'm grateful for the extraordinary partnership we both have. Mr. Prime Minister is not only a prominent leader but also a very good prime minister. For the last four years that we have worked together, Prime Minister Rama has been near us and has faced these difficulties along with us”, Blinken said.