The Director of the State Intelligence Service, Vlora Hyseni, paid an official visit to Washington, DC from May 15 to 17, 2025.
Hyseni held meetings with leaders and senior officials of the US Office of National Intelligence (ODNI), the State Department, and the Central Intelligence Agency, CIA. The meetings focused on deepening bilateral cooperation and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
SHISH, in a press release, announced that in the important meeting with the US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, challenges and opportunities for cooperation in the field of intelligence and security were discussed, with particular emphasis on the national security of Albania and the US.
"The parties exchanged assessments on the main developments in regional and international security, appreciating the joint commitment to ensuring stability and collective security. SHISH was confirmed as a reliable partner, while Albania was considered a key factor of stability in the Balkan region," SHISH reports.
In the meeting with CIA Director John Ratcliffe, the close cooperation between the two agencies was highlighted, with a focus on identifying and preventing common threats. Further deepening of cooperation and increasing SHISH's intelligence capacities were also discussed.
"This visit demonstrates the commitment and willingness of the two countries to support strategic decision-making with quality and timely intelligence information, contributing to ensuring regional and global security," the SHISH announcement further states.