Peleshi in Israel, the “Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Defense and Security” was signed

Published: Tuesday, 27 June 2023 14:31

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, is conducting an official visit to Israel. On this day, Mr. Peleshi was received with an official ceremony at the Ministry of Defense of Israel by his counterpart, Mr. Yoav Gallant.

The Ministers of Defense signed the new Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Security and Defense, a high-level agreement that creates a solid legal basis for cooperation in the field of security, defense, military technology, training and information exchange. The expansion and intensification of cooperation, which is framed in every provision of the new agreement, will reflect the excellent historical and diplomatic relations as well as the mutual appreciation that the Jewish and Albanian people share. It started with a draft, which was negotiated for several months by the respective staffs with the intention and good desire to start a new era of cooperation in the field of Defense and Security.

The two ministers discussed about the latest developments in the field of Defense and Security in the Western Balkans, the Middle East and Ukraine.
Mr. Peleshi reconfirmed the will of the Ministry of Defense and the Albanian Government to intensify cooperation with Israel in the field of Defense, particularly in Cyber Security, the Defense Industry and the Exchange of Information.

Defense Minister emphasized that Albania's attitude towards the Middle East continues to be that of a region in peace and stability, with a stable dialogue among the factors, but emphasized that there is no tolerance for terrorist acts against the state of Israel and its people, since terror and violence against peoples cannot be tolerated and justified.

The situation in the Western Balkans received special attention during the discussions. Mr. Peleshi appreciated the support that Israel gives to the Republic of Kosovo, the recognition of its independence and invited Mr. Gallant for a more powerful lobbying for extend recognition among countries that are still skeptical.

The Defense Minister's visit to Israel will other continue with high-level meetings.