A development that has drawn attention both in Albania and the USA is related to the granting of Albanian citizenship to the former mayor of New York, Eric Adams. The decision has been formalized through a decree issued by Bajram Begaj, enabling Adams to also obtain an Albanian passport. According to sources, this citizenship was not granted through standard naturalization procedures, but based on a special institutional decision, following a request from Adams himself. This step is interpreted more as a symbolic gesture, linked to his close relationship with the Albanian-American community and the visits he has made to Albania over the years. The event has sparked debate in public opinion, especially after his statements during a recent visit, where he emphasized that "New York is the Albania of America," an expression that was widely commented on as a sign of strong ties with the Albanian community.