Certification of the Light Infantry Group - Battalion by NATO, Peleshi: We will increase the participation in the Alliance's missions

At the end of the Certification Training of the Light Infantry Group - Battalion (GBKL), "Biza - 22" at the National Training Ground of Biza was organized the Day of Distinguished Visitors.

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the FA, Brigadier General Arben Kingji, during his speech, expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all those who contributed to the successful accomplishement of this exercise, which, as he said, is considered as one of the most significant achievements of the Armed Forces, the Certification of the Light Infantry Group - Battalion according to NATO standards.

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NATO team in Albania regarding cyberattacks, Peleshi: We are protected by the Alliance, but vigilance is needed

Following the communication of Prime Minister Edi Rama with the Secretary General of the Alliance Jens Stoltenberg after the cyberattacks a NATO team arrived in Albania to assist the Government on a political and technical level.

The delegation headed by Mr. James Appathurai the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges met first the Defense Minister Niko Peleshi.

During the joint conference, Minister Niko Peleshi clarified the purpose of the Alliance team's visit to our country...

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US Security Force Assistance Brigade Activated in Albania, Peleshi: We strengthen our presence in NATO missions

The United States Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB) is activated in Albania, a team that will support and advise the Second Infantry Battalion of the Land Force.
At the ceremony organized on this occasion, in the presence of Defense Minister Niko Peleshi and US Ambassador to Albania Yuri Kim was stressed the importance of interactivity among NATO allies on a new ground for world security.

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