Response to the Report of the Head of OSCE Presence in Albania, Ambassador Vincenzo Del Monaco
The United States applauds your work to uphold the rule of law and promote respect for human rights in Albania. Read More»
On the Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania
We would like to recognize and thank Albania for its strong international leadership in recent years. Read More»
Statement on Albanian Parliamentary Elections
The United States congratulates the people of Albania for their active engagement in their parliamentary elections on April 25. Read More»
Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania
Response to the Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania As delivered by Ambassador James S. Gilmore III to the Permanent Council, Vienna November 26, 2020 Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the floor and thank you, Ambassador Del Monaco, for your thorough briefing this morning. The United States warmly welcomes you for your first address ... Read More»
On Opening Remarks by Chair-in-Office and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama
Statement delivered in response to the address by the 2020 OSCE Chair-in-Office Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama. Read More»
Interpretative Statement on the PC Decision on the 28th EEF
An interpretative statement by the United States and Canada on the decision on modalities of the 28th Economic and Environmental Forum. Read More»
On the Report by the Head of Mission for the OSCE Presence in Albania
Statement delivered at the Permanent Council in response to the report by OSCE Presence in Albania Head of Mission Ambassador Borchardt. Read More»
Human Dimension Implementation Meeting 2019: Working session 2
U.S. Statement on Fundamental Freedoms of Free Expression and Media delivered at HDIM's Working Session 2. Read More»
On Statement by Acting Albanian Foreign Minister Gent Cakaj
U.S. response delivered at the Permanent Council to the statement on the priorities of Albania’s 2020 OSCE chairmanship. Read More»
27th OSCE Economic and Environmental Forum Preparatory Meeting Opening Session
Opening statement delivered at the 27th Environmental and Economic Preparatory Meeting Read More»
Response to Serbia on Albania and Kosovo
Statement to the Permanent Council in Response to Serbia on Albania and Kosovo. Read More»
Response to the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania
Statement in Response to the Regular Report by the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Amb. Bernd Borchardt. Read More»
HDIM: Working Session 4 – Rule of Law (Part 1)
Statement at HDIM Working Session 4: Rule of law I, including - Right to a fair trial; Independence of the judiciary; Democratic law-making Read More»
Response to the Report by the HCNM
Response to OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities, Lamberto Zannier's report to the Permanent Council. Read More»
Response to the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania
Now in its twentieth year, the OSCE Presence in Albania has made significant progress in helping Albania combat corruption and organized crime, counter violent extremism, and reform the judiciary. Read More»
Response to the OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities
The HCNM plays a valuable role as we grapple with issues regarding ethnicity, language, and education, while respecting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. Read More»
Response to Report by Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania | Statement to the PC
Albania is on the path toward full Euro-Atlantic integration, making necessary reforms to strengthen its democratic institutions. Read More»
Response to Albania’s Foreign Minster, Ditmir Bushati | Statement to the PC
Albania has made significant progress in its fight for a more accountable government, its efforts to combat corruption and organized crime, and the bold steps taken this year to enact judicial reform. Read More»
Trafficking in Human Beings | Statement at Working Session 7 of HDIM 2016
The United States offers its continued support in the effort to save lives and protect those who are particularly vulnerable to human trafficking, including migrants and refugees. Europol has reported that known smuggling and human trafficking gangs are working together to exploit migrant vulnerabilities. This is particularly concerning given the influx last year of 90,000 ... Read More»
Response to the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania: Statement to the PC
The United States welcomes Ambassador Raunig back to the Permanent Council. Thank you for your comprehensive and detailed report, Ambassador Raunig. We see the excellent work that you and your team are doing to support the implementation of key democratic reforms in Albania as continuing to have a high potential for positive impact. Ambassador Raunig, ... Read More»
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