U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended his congratulations to the citizens of Albania on the 113th anniversary of Albanian Independence, highlighting the strong partnership between Tirana and Washington.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I want to congratulate the people of Albania as you celebrate Independence Day,” Rubio said in an official statement, reported by Euronewsal.
He emphasized that the relationship between the two countries is based on shared commitments to security and prosperity. Rubio also underscored Albania’s vital role as a NATO ally and its contributions to collective defense.
In his full message, Rubio stated:
**“The United States and Albania enjoy a strong partnership, built on a shared commitment to a safer and more prosperous future. Our NATO alliance is the foundation of our mutual defense, and we welcome Albania’s growing investments in our collective security.
Furthermore, our partnership on law enforcement makes our citizens safer as we confront threats from transnational criminal groups, drug cartels, and their collaborators.
We also value our close cooperation in addressing cyber threats and commend Albania for its significant steps in cybersecurity. As we mark this special day, we look forward to expanding our collaboration in security, economic ties, and enduring friendship with Albania.”**
Rubio’s message reaffirms the strategic importance of Albania within NATO and highlights the deepening bilateral cooperation across security, law enforcement, and economic sectors.
