NATO Tactical Air Base is inaugurated in Kuçova, Peleshi: Major investment, asset for the entire region
- Published: Monday, 04 March 2024 13:55
The NATO Tactical Air Base in Kuçova was inaugurated today. The ceremony held on this occasion was attended by the highest leaders of the state: President Bajram Begaj, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Speaker of the Parliament Lindita Nikolla, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, Chief of Defence of AAF Major General Arben Kingji, senior representatives of NATO, ministers of the member countries of the Alliance, Defence Minister of Kosovo Ejup Maqedonci, ambassadors, military and ex-military.
In his speech, on this occasion, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi said that Kuçova Air Base is one of NATO's biggest investments in Albania, which will serve as a tactical and operational air base. Mr. Peleshi emphasized that the base has the necessary capacity to support joint efforts in the region for natural disasters: "The favourable geographical position can turn this country into a valuable connecting node for all the countries of our region. In this context, the help and support that Albania can provide for the neighbouring countries makes us feel more valuable than ever before, but also more committed than ever before to be at the right height in front of every situation." – said the Minister Peleshi.