Deputy Defence Minister Abrazhda attends NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Brussels

Published: Wednesday, 15 October 2025 20:34

 

Deputy Defence Minister Blerina Abrazhda participated in the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting held today in Brussels.

In her remarks, Deputy Minister Abrazhda focused on Albania’s ongoing efforts to advance its defence priorities in line with the outcomes of the Hague Summit.

“We are on a steady trajectory of increasing defence spending and pursuing qualitative modernization, accompanied by the development of assembly and integration capacities within allied supply chains, the strengthening of defensive and response capabilities, and continued investment in national resilience, including critical infrastructure.” - she stated.

Concluding her address, Deputy Minister Abrazhda called for stronger political attention and a more visible NATO military presence in the Western Balkans, as a deterrent to potential security risks in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.

She further emphasized the importance of bringing the discussion on Kosovo’s NATO integration back to the agenda, describing it as a key step toward ensuring lasting security and stability in the region.

“Albania welcomes NATO’s growing role and engagement in deepening its relations with Kosovo, whose aspiration remains full Euro-Atlantic integration.” - she concluded.