Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in New York on Tuesday. Rama was in New York to participate in a meeting of the UN Security Council of which Albania is a non-permanent member for ‘22-’23.
The two leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues, the US Embassy in Tirana said.
The US and Albania are co-pen holders at the UNSC on the issue of Ukraine which has been high on their agenda.
In a press conference with Albanian journalists on Wednesday, Rama said his government was prepared in the event of possible escalation of the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
“We are very well aware of the responsibility vested in us by virtue of the position we now hold in the international arena thanks to our seat in the Security Council,” he stated.
The prime minister assured that Albania’s work at the UNSC will be in full collaboration with the US and other Western countries.
In a tweet following the meeting, Blinken celebrated the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between US and Albania.
“Glad to host Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and celebrate the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Albanian diplomatic relations. Looking forward to the next 100 years!” he wrote.
