US Ambassador Lu expects new Interior Minister Xhafaj to work aggressively, offers full support

15/03/2017 00:00

United States Ambassador in Tirana, Donald Lu, told the Voice of America he expects newly appointed Minister of Interior Affairs Fatmir Xhafaj to “actively fight organized crime and act impartially as the country prepares for general elections”.

Asked about the latest changes in the government cabinet, mainly that of the Ministry of Interior Affairs, a key institution often contested, Ambassador Lu insisted that “for the war against organized crime and narcotics in Albania to succeed new energy is needed. If Mr. Xhafaj works aggressively he will have our full support”.  “We have worked closely with Mr. Xhafaj as head of the Justice Reform Parliamentary Commission”, Lu added.

Fatmir Xhafaj was one of four new members of the government cabinet named by Prime Minister Rama a few days ago, with the position carrying a heavy burden with the general election approaching. He will have to leave his position as head of Laws Commission in Parliament.

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