Defence Minister Nufi receives Chief of the German Armed Forces, General Carsten Breuer

Published: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 16:47

Nufi: “Strengthening Albania–Germany cooperation in Defence and Security”

Defence Minister of the Republic of Albania, Ermal Nufi, received the Chief of the German Armed Forces, General Carsten Breuer, during a courtesy meeting held as part of the General’s official visit to Tirana.

The meeting highlighted the excellent cooperation between Albania and Germany in the fields of defence and security, as well as Germany’s role as one of NATO’s key Allies and a major contributor to security and stability in the Western Balkans and across Europe.

Minister Nufi emphasized that General Breuer’s visit provides an important opportunity to further deepen bilateral military cooperation and expand the areas of collaboration between the two countries.

The discussions focused on the regional security environment, the two countries’ shared commitments within NATO, and preparations for the upcoming NATO Summit to be held in Tirana. In this context, Minister Nufi stressed:

“The Summit will be a historic moment for Albania and an opportunity to demonstrate that the Western Balkans is an important contributor to Euro-Atlantic security.”

The modernization of Albania’s defence industry also featured prominently in the talks. Minister Nufi presented the Albanian Government’s ambitious programme to strengthen domestic defence manufacturing capabilities, attract strategic investment, and integrate Albania into the European defence industrial supply chain. He also expressed Albania’s interest in expanding the involvement of German companies in the country’s defence sector.

The two sides further discussed the strategic importance of Corridor VIII as a key infrastructure project that enhances regional connectivity and strengthens NATO’s military mobility across the region.