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Home | News & Events | Press Statement by Ambassador Yuri Kim, Durres Port Visit Ambassador Yuri Kim: As you know, I often talk about the relationship between the United States and Albania. And I talk about it in terms of three priorities: democracy, defense, and business. I came to Durres Port today because this is where all three of those things, democracy, defense, and business are coming together. Democracy in the sense of fighting corruption and organized crime. And so, I had an opportunity to speak with the Director of the Port Authority as well as with customs. We’ve agreed that there are some practical steps that can be taken to close up some of the blind spots. And I’m looking forward to being back soon to see how much progress is made and to see where the United States can provide more support. So that’s the democracy piece. On defense, I’m happy to build on the visit of General Jarrard last week. As you know, Defender 21, which will be a major exercise in

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