Overview

• The mayor is meeting Prime Minister Edi Rama, business and tech leaders, and touring factories to discuss new ties that could drive economic activity and tourism to New York City.
• New York City is paying for Eric Adams’ flights and security detail, while the Albanian government covers his lodging and ground transportation at roughly $200 and $90 per day, respectively, totaling under $300 daily.
• Adams flew Lufthansa out of New York and is traveling with his NYPD security team and senior adviser Gladys Miranda, with a planned return on Thursday.
• The trip comes days after Adams ended his reelection bid, drawing scrutiny from watchdogs even as City Hall says the arrangement follows Conflicts of Interest Board guidance.
• City Hall said Adams’ son, Jordan Coleman, did not join the delegation and had no role in arranging the visit.