Sali Berisha granted US visa for upcoming trip to Texas

Sali Berisha US visa non grata status Democratic Party Republican conference

Sali Berisha, leader of the Democratic Party of Albania, has been granted a United States visa, clearing the way for his travel to the US. Berisha is expected to collect his passport from the US Embassy in Tirana shortly.

He plans to travel to Texas in early September to attend a Republican conference as part of a delegation from the International Democratic Union (IDU). The event in Dallas is scheduled for September 9 and 10. He is expected to be accompanied by several party members, including Fatmir Mediu, Belind Këlliçi, and Albana Vokshi.

This development follows the lifting of Berisha’s ‘non grata’ status, which was originally imposed by the US Department of State on May 19, 2021. The initial designation was based on allegations of significant corruption, including the misuse of public funds and interference in public processes. The removal of this status was reportedly communicated to Berisha via a telephone call from US official Nancy VanHorn.

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Democratic Party of Albania · International Democratic Union · Republican Party · Sali Berisha · Texas · Tirana · United States Department of State

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[● 4 SOURCES] Berisha stated he had not planned any specific meetings at the US Department of State. elbasanion.al · gazeta.mk · koha.mk · lajmi.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Republican activity in Dallas is scheduled for September 9 and 10.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The removal of the 'non grata' status was communicated to Berisha via a telephone call from US official Nancy VanHorn. elbasanion.al
[● 2 SOURCES] The US decision was based on allegations of significant corruption, including misuse of public funds and interference in public processes. elbasanion.al
[● 5 SOURCES] Berisha plans to travel to Texas to attend a Republican conference as part of an International Democratic Union delegation. elbasanion.al · gazeta.mk · koha.mk · lajmi.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Sali Berisha was declared 'non grata' by the United States on May 19, 2021. elbasanion.al