Deputy Defence Minister Abrazhda attends regional meeting on Aeronautical Search and Rescue Cooperation

Published: Tuesday, 03 November 2026 11:27

 

Deputy Defence Minister Blerina Abrazhda attended the second meeting of the Regional Aeronautical Search and Rescue Advisory Committee (RASARAC) for 2026, organised by the National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC).

The meeting focused on strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing the coordination of search and rescue operations, assessing the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities and assets of member countries, and facilitating procedures for cross-border operations.

In her address, Deputy Defence Minister Abrazhda reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to developing a more robust search and rescue system, with enhanced capabilities and more effective response mechanisms. She emphasised that this objective is not only a national priority but also a shared regional and international responsibility.

The event also included the 28th meeting of the Expert Group and the 29th meeting of the Steering Board of RASARAC member countries.

The meetings were held ahead of the SAREX-2026 interagency aeronautical search and rescue exercise, which aims to assess operational readiness and strengthen coordination among relevant institutions in responding to emergency situations.