Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Albania and Germany

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Tirana, Albania, and Munich, Germany, February 14-17. In Tirana, Secretary Blinken will reaffirm the strength of the United States’ relations with Albania, a key partner for stability in the Western Balkans and a firm ally in supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.  In Munich, Secretary Blinken will participate in the Munich Security Conference as part of the U.S. delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris.  The Secretary will hold bilateral meetings to underscore the United States’ enduring support for the people of Ukraine, continue discussions with partners on how to achieve lasting peace and security in the Middle East, and highlight our steadfast commitment to transatlantic security.  Secretary Blinken will also join international partners for a public forum on multilateralism.