USA: Concerned for Albania
09/09/2011 19:00
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The United States expressed their concern for the consequences of the
political stalemate in Albania after the May 8th local elections, which
are withholding the further reforms that Albania needs to receive the EU
candidate status.
The declaration came by the US ambassador at the OSCE, Ian Kelly, during a meeting at the Permanent Council of OSCE in Vienna.
“The United States greets the decision of the Socialist Party for returning in Parliament. Washington appeals the Socialist Party to fulfill its commitment for a complete and active participation in the Parliament, and at the same time appeals the ruling coalition to create a more inclusive political climate”, ambassador Kelly declared.
Kelly expressed the concern of his government regarding corruption in Albania, which according to him is still problematic.
“We have taken some steps in the right decision, such as the accordance of the Albanian legislation with the international one against corruption, and the establishment of the electronic system in tenders. But war against corruption can succeed only if political parties will not use it for their own benefit”, he underlined.
As for the organized crime, Mr. Kelly declared that Albania has reached progress in the war against this phenomenon and the traffic of human beings.
For the US ambassador in Vienna, US and Albania have excellent relations and both countries are committed to strengthen the connections of the governments with other peoples.
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