Investigation highlights US ambassador's role in Balkan energy deal
A Wall Street Journal report highlights questions over US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle's role in securing a $6 billion gas agreement in Albania.
A Wall Street Journal investigation cited by regional media has raised questions about US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle and lobbyist Christos Marafatsos regarding their involvement in European energy deals. Reports indicate Guilfoyle promoted Greek firm Aktor, meeting Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in Tirana alongside company executives. Shortly after the meeting, a $6 billion agreement was finalized to supply Albania with gas. The findings highlight growing scrutiny surrounding the connections between American diplomacy, political lobbying, and corporate energy interests across Southern Europe.
Sources: Gazeta Tema, Koha
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