{"id":82159,"date":"2025-12-31T16:25:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=82159"},"modified":"2025-12-31T18:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:04:08","slug":"u-s-embassy-in-tirana-extends-new-year-2026-greetings-our-partnership-continues-to-grow-stronger-through-shared-values","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/u-s-embassy-in-tirana-extends-new-year-2026-greetings-our-partnership-continues-to-grow-stronger-through-shared-values\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy in Tirana Extends New Year 2026 Greetings: Our Partnership Continues to Grow Stronger Through Shared Values"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Embassy in Tirana has delivered a New Year message marking the end of the year, highlighting key achievements and expectations for 2026, as well as the strengthening of relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>In its message, the Embassy emphasized the importance of cooperation and shared values between Albania and the United States, recalling significant milestones such as the historic visit of the USS Mount Whitney to Albania\u2019s shores, as well as the fact that the United States will host major international sporting events in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<p>The full text of the New Year\u2019s message from the U.S. Embassy in Tirana reads as follows:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs the year draws to a close, we want to celebrate our biggest achievements and all the excitement for what lies ahead in 2026! From the historic visit of the USS Mount Whitney to the shores of Albania, to the United States hosting the world\u2019s largest international sporting events, our partnership continues to grow stronger through shared goals and values. Happy New Year from the U.S. Embassy in Tirana!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The message concludes with New Year wishes, reflecting optimism for the future and the continued cooperation between the two countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Embassy in Tirana has delivered a New Year message marking the end of the year, highlighting key achievements and expectations for 2026, as well as the strengthening of relations between the two countries. 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