The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has thanked Prime Minister Edi Rama and Air Albania for helping them with the repatriation of 64 American citizens and residents living in Albania.
In a tweet, the embassy expressed gratitude to all those who showed solidarity and helped them to organize the flight.
Over the past two days, we have helped 64 U.S. citizens and residents fly out of 🇦🇱 with the assistance of the government of Albania. Thank you: @airalbania1, @ediramaal, and to all whose generous solidarity helped them depart Albania so they could continue their journey to 🇺🇸! pic.twitter.com/5lxBeM8Jt1
— USEmbassyTirana (@USEmbassyTirana) April 1, 2020
In a separate message, Ambassador Yuri Kim extended additional thanks to the UK and Germany, possibly countries of transit for the American passengers.
Thanks to @airalbania1, @ediramaal, @UKinAlbania, German Embassy & others for helping get #AmericansHome! https://t.co/ggEIbS7bok
— Ambassador Yuri Kim (@USAmbAlbania) April 1, 2020
During the last days, the embassy issued repeated alerts for those who wished to return home due to coronavirus outbreak. The last charter flight from Tirana carrying them to European airports should have departed today, April 1, according to previous information from the embassy.
