The Drenas Commune, in Kosovo declares Mimi Kodheli an “Honorary Citizen”

Today Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli received the “Honorary Citizen” of Drenas Commune. The Decree of the Declaration of the Honor Citizen of the commune and the motivation was read by the head of Assembly Naim Bazaj, in which was written: "The honorable lady Mrs. Mimi Kodheli is declared Honorary Citizen of the commune for her precious contribution, unsparing support for liberation of Kosovo and putting the interests of Kosovo high on the Euro-Atlantic integration agendas. She affirmed with her incomparable commitment that the Albanian woman worthily promoted and exalted national values".

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AAF continue the work for the reconstruction of Buna Bridge

The Armed Forces sappers, in cooperation with the Albanian Fund of Development, continue the work for the reconstruction of the Buna Bridge in the city of Shkodra. According to the sappers who are working there, so far, about 40% of the 166m long bridge works are completed, which are expected to be finalized by a few weeks. The reconstruction of the Buna Bridge by the Armed Forces began several weeks ago after its depreciation, making it unusable, risking the demolition and the life of pedestrians.

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The Joint Exercise “Durrësi SAREX ‘17” took place

In the framework for the development of the main training activities of the Armed Forces, on May 10 and 11, 2017, at the Cape Pali, Durrës was held the Joint Exercise “Durrësi SAREX ‘17”.

The institutional training "Durrësi SAREX ‘17" was attended by the General Staff Director, Brigadier General Tonin Marku, Force Commanders and representatives of the participating institutions in this exercise, who closely followed the most important process of the "Durrësi SAREX ‘17" training.

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Minister Kodheli pays homage on National Martyrs' Day

Today it was held the homage ceremony in honor of martyrs of the homeland. The President of the Republic, Bujar Nishani, Former Speaker of Parliament, Ilir Meta, Minister of Defence, Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, and ministers, deputies, local representatives, veterans along with family members and relatives of the martyrs honored the fallen for freedom and laid wreaths of flowers at the monument "Mother Albania".

Defence Minister Kodheli and Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga paid homage and laid wreaths at the tombs of Feti Vogli, Floran Delia and Donald Hoxha and also met with the members of the families of the martyrs.

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The Mobilization Office opens in Kukës

The Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces continue the opening of mobilization offices throughout the country.

The Defence Minister, Mrs Mimi Kodheli, accompanied by Commander of the Support Command Colonel Ardian Bali and General Secretary of the Prefecture of Kukës County, Mr Abdulla Domi attended the opening of the office in Kukës.

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