“Today I learned that Eliot Engel, a great friend of Albanians and a door always open to them, passed away. With deep gratitude, we thank him for everything he did for Kosovo and the Albanian nation, especially in the most difficult moments of our history.”

 

His name will forever remain in the memory and hearts of Albanians, as one of our most precious friends, who stood by us wi

Engel was known as a strong supporter of the Albanian cause in the United States, especially for his commitment to the defense of Kosovo during the years of the war with Serbia.

Engel represented the state of New York in the US House of Representatives for more than three decades, from 1989 to 2021, being one of the most recognizable figures in American politics.