Call for Proposals to Establish an EducationUSA Center in Albania
The U.S. Embassy is now accepting proposals to establish and EducationUSA center in Tirana. Special consideration will be given to proposals from educational organizations that include cost sharing. Applications will be accepted until June 15.
USAID Program Officer Andrew Maybrook speaks to University Students
As part of the Embassy's Speakers Bureau Program, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Program Officer Andrew Maybrook gave a presentation at the Catholic University of Our Lady of Good Counsel on the role of international assistance in Albania's development to over forty students and faculty.
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U.S. Embassy Welcomes Passage of Law on Cooperation with EULEX
The U.S. Embassy welcomes the passage of the law on cooperation with the EULEX Special Investigations Task Force by consensus
Transcript of Ambassador Arvizu in “A Show”
Adi Krasta: He is U.S. Ambassador to Tirana, Alexander Arvizu. Mr. Ambassador, please have a seat. I’m very pleased to finally have you here. How do you generally feel on TV?
Why Media Freedom Makes Societies Healthier By Alexander A. Arvizu, U.S. Ambassador
Information is power. Few people can make a living, hold their governments accountable, and educate their children without a healthy supply of free- flowing information. Citizens need accurate, timely, independent news they can trust. So do businesses and markets. And so do governments.
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USS Gunston Hall Visits Durrës (April 23, 2012)
The dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall arrives in Durrës, Albania, Apr. 24, for a regularly scheduled port visit. This visit serves to continue U.S. 6th Fleet efforts to build global maritime partnerships with European nations and improve maritime safety and security.
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu at the Court Leadership Conference (April 20, 2012)
Good morning everyone. Rather than name all the colleagues separately, let me just thank all of them, especially Minister Halimi, who is very busy. It is good to see so many prominent people from the judicial sector here, the Prosecutor General, some judicial friends, and others, and all of you obviously care a lot about the judicial sector so thank you for making the time.
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Comments by Ambassador Arvizu after Meeting with SP Chairman Rama (April 11, 2012)
Question: Mr. Ambassador, what did you discuss with Mr. Rama? Ambassador Arvizu: First of all, I hope you’ve noticed my tie, which I wore especially for this meeting. We talked very briefly about his trip to the United States, which I think was very productive. I was certainly very happy to see him go. Most of the discussion focused on the reform process that is underway. We talked a lot about electoral reform, to a certain extent about parliamentary reform.
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U.S. Embassy Statement (March 28, 2012)
The Embassy of the United States in Albania joins with the international community in condemning rhetoric encouraging discriminatory treatment or violence towards lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals. We welcome statements from Prime Minister Sali Berisha, People's Advocate Igli Totozani, and Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Irma Baraku affirming the rights of LGBT individuals as human rights and supporting Albania's history of tolerance.
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U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu Interview with Janusz Bugajski (March 8, 2012)
Janusz Bugajski: It is time again for the Bugajski hot seat. And my guest today is the U.S. Ambassador to Albania, Alexander Arvizu. Thank you very much, Ambassador, for inviting us to the U.S. residency and to one of your private rooms. It’s an honor to be here; it’s an honor for Albanian Screen to be in your home. Thank you. Ambassador Arvizu: It’s great to have you here, Janusz. It’s a real pleasure and delight for me. Also, congratulations to you and to Albanian Screen for this new program.
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OP-ED: "Honoring Women in an Age of Participation" (March 08, 2012)
Secretary Clinton has noted that "What we are learning around the world is that if women are healthy and educated, their families will flourish. If women are free from violence, their families will flourish. If women have a chance to work andearn as full and equal partners in society, their families will flourish. And when families flourish, communities andnations will flourish." These words have particular relevanceas we celebrate International Women's Day around the world andas we continue to make strides for women's progress.
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PHOTO GALLERY
Visionaries: African Americans Tell Their Stories
Histories of African-American elders.
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eJournal USA
A World Free of Nuclear Weapons
Examine the challenges of achieving nuclear disarmament.
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U.S. Ambassador to Albania
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Alexander A. Arvizu
Alexander A. Arvizu is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, rank of Minister Counselor. (Read his complete biography)
