Starting work for NATO Air Base in Kuçova, Rama and Peleshi: Albania, added value for the Alliance
- Published: Thursday, 20 January 2022 13:45
The implementation of the project for the modernization of the Kuçova Air Base and its transformation into a NATO Tactical Air Base has began. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Edi Rama, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Bajram Begaj, US Ambassador Yuri Kim, ambassadors of other countries accredited in Tirana.
Rear Admiral Adnand Agastra officially took over the post of Commander of the Albanian Naval Force, in a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Manushaqe Shehu, force commanders and Naval Force military. 
On the occasion of the end-of-year holidays, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi congratulated through a video conference the representatives of the Armed Forces, who serve in NATO military missions abroad.
Recruiting soldiers with the highest possible profile is essential for the Armed Forces. Therefore, the Ministry of Defence determines as part of the criteria that must be met by all young men and women, a quality profile, in good physical conditions and with a high cultural level.
The process of recruiting soldiers/seaman in the Armed Forces starts from Elbasan. Part of this activity was also the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, the Chief of General Staff Major General Bajram Begaj, the Mayor of Elbasan and district deputies.
