14 years in NATO, USA: Albania, reliable partner, has promoted regional peace and stability

Albania today marks the 14th anniversary of its official membership in NATO. Our country participated for the first time as a full member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the summit that was held in Strasbourg/Kehl on April 4, 2009, while on April 7, 2009, at the headquarters of the Alliance in Brussels, the official ceremony of raising the flags of Albania and Croatia in NATO took place.
The US Embassy in a post on Twitter says that Albania is a reliable partner and looks forward to continuing to work with our country towards our shared goals for a more secure future.
"Today marks 14 years since Albania joined NATO on April 1, 2009. Albania has since then been an active contributor to collective defense efforts and regional stability. As a crucial member of NATO, Albania has demonstrated its commitment to has promoted peace and security and has played a vital role in supporting NATO-led missions and operations. As a proud ally and partner, the United States values ??our strong partnership with Albania and looks forward to continuing to work together toward our goals shared for a safer and more prosperous future", writes the US embassy.