By Greg Hazley
Patton Boggs has agreed to provide media outreach for Albania to improve that country’s standing with the U.S. government, business community and non-governmental groups.
The D.C. lobbying powerhouse is to “arrange supportive interaction between Albanian officials and relevant U.S. press,” according to its contract.
It is to coordinate “government relations and communications/public relations activities,” prepare Albanian offices for media interviews and presentations, arrange interviews for Albanian government officials and create “frequent media information/press statements and programs for the U.S. media on Albania’s advancement and progress, its economy and tourism, investment and finance, as well as Albania’s role as a leading security force in its region.”
In Washington, PB is to work the Senate and House to advance Albania’s “relevance and status” among decision-makers.
The firm will provide “rapid information, analysis and advice” on issues before Congress and updates of political campaigns that may affect the Albanians. |