Global Anti-Corruption Coordinator Richard Nephew visited Albania today and held meetings with the head of SPAK (Special Prosecutor’s Office), Altin Dumani, SPAK prosecutors, as well as representatives of BKH, the High Inspectorate for Declaration and Control of Assets and Conflict of Interest (ILDKPKI) and the Public Procurement Agency.

Through a post on social networks, the US Embassy shared the news and announced that Nephew and Albanian officials discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and the fight against corruption.

The announcement also states that the US will continue to support the justice institutions, which, according to them, are strengthening Albania’s democracy, as it progresses on its way to the EU.

US Embassy Post:

Global Anti-Corruption Coordinator Richard Nephew saw the Albanian judicial institutions in action today during meetings with the head of SPAK, Altin Dumani, SPAK prosecutors, as well as representatives of the Anti-Corruption Ministry, the High Inspectorate for the Declaration and Control of Assets and Conflict of Interest (ILDKPKI) and the Public Procurement Agency. Nephew and Albanian officials discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen the independence of the judiciary and the fight against corruption. The United States will continue to support the justice institutions that are strengthening Albania’s democracy as it progresses on its path to the EU.