US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tirana, Albania and Munich, Germany from February 14-17.

The news is reported by the US Department of State, which states that “in Tirana, Secretary Blinken will reaffirm the strength of the relations of the United States with Albania, a key partner for stability in the Western Balkans and a strong ally in supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine”.

“In Munich, Secretary Blinken will attend the Munich Security Conference as part of the US delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris. The Secretary will hold bilateral meetings to underscore the United States’ continued support for the people of Ukraine, continue discussions with partners on how to achieve lasting peace and security in the Middle East, and underscore our unwavering commitment to transatlantic security. Secretary Blinken will also join international partners for a public forum on multilateralism,” American State Department said in a statement.