American Embassy has bid this Sunday farewell to Ambassador Yuri Kim as she leaves for Washington DC, after completing her duties in Albania. 

In a social media statement, the Embassy expressed its gratitude and appreciation for its efforts to promote bilateral relations between the United States and Albania. 

On its part, the staff presented the ambassador with a special Albanian flag and a photo album from her last three years in Albania as they expressed gratitude for her compassion and care towards them. 

Furthermore, the United States Marine Corps Detachment presented Kim with the American flag flying from the embassy's flagpole. 

"Farewell Ambassador Kim!  

The Embassy community gathered this week to bid farewell to Ambassador Yuri Kim as she departs Albania for her next assignment in Washington DC. American and Albanian staff paid tributes to the Ambassador for her efforts to advance the bilateral relationship between the United States and Albania, her leadership, and for her compassion and care for the employees of U.S. Embassy Tirana", as quoted from the Embassy's message.