Minister Nufi meets Türkiye’s new Defence Attaché

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 11:07

 Minister Nufi: “A shared commitment to further strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation”

Albania’s Defence Minister, Ermal Nufi, met with Türkiye’s newly appointed Defence Attaché to Albania, Colonel Murat İlhan, reaffirming the strategic partnership between Albania and Türkiye and their shared commitment to further strengthening cooperation in defence and security.

The meeting was also attended by the Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Albania, H.E. Barış Ceyhun Erciyes. Minister Nufi expressed his appreciation for Türkiye’s continued contribution to the modernisation of the Albanian Armed Forces.

He also highlighted the importance of military education and training as key pillars of bilateral cooperation, developed over the years through the education and training of Albanian cadets, officers and non-commissioned officers at Turkish military institutions.

Both sides also discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the defence industry through investment, joint ventures, co-production and technology transfer, with the aim of strengthening defence capabilities, advancing modernisation and further contributing to regional security.