The US State Department has ratified a $302 million loan agreement to strengthen Albania's defense capabilities.
Moldovan President Maia Sandu attended Kiev's fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit, where leaders signed the Kiev Declaration supporting Ukraine's sovereignty, condemning Russian aggression, and calling for increased sanctions to cut Russia's war funding.
South-East European leaders and the EU Commission president convened in Kyiv, condemning Russia's aggression and pledging stronger air defense support, increased sanctions pressure, reconstruction aid, and backing Ukraine's NATO and EU accession aspirations, though Serbia declined to sign.
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams becomes an honorary Albanian citizen at his request.
Indonesia and Albania signed a migrant worker pact aimed at implementation by year-end, enabling safe and regulated employment opportunities while strengthening bilateral economic ties and diplomatic relations between the nations.
Southeast European leaders at the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe Summit in Kyiv on July 15, 2026, reaffirmed support for Ukraine's sovereignty, EU membership, and air defense capabilities while condemning Russia's aggression and calling for strengthened sanctions.
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen Arrives in Kyiv to Discuss Defense
Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams becomes an honorary Albanian citizen.
Indonesia and Albania signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize cooperation on placing and protecting skilled migrant workers, with Indonesian officials targeting Albania as a destination under the SMK Go Global program.
President Zelensky secured commitments from Southeast European leaders on strengthened security cooperation, tougher Russian sanctions, and EU integration support during the fifth Ukraine-Southeast Europe summit.
Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Albania, Turk bin Ibrahim Al-Madi, presented his credentials to President Bajram Begaj, starting his diplomatic mission.
Eric Adams, former NYC mayor, receives Albanian citizenship and passport.