Defence Minister Kodheli meets the US Assistant Secretary of Defence, Derek Chollet

: Published: Friday, 05 September 2014 16:53

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, during the NATO Summit in Wales, held a meeting with Mr. Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of Defence of the USA for international security affairs. During the meeting issues of common interest were discussed, with special emphasis on the security challenges the international community is facing lately.

Minister Kodheli praised the fruitful cooperation in Defence with the United States considering it a serious partnership. She stressed that the fight against terrorism requires broad support and cooperation. Mrs. Kodheli ensured that Albania will be present as a worthy ally making its contribution.

Mr. Chollet thanked Minister Kodheli for the meeting and stressed the importance of the partnership with Albania. He expressed the United States’ high appreciation for the role and contribution that our country has made and is making in addressing security challenges, which have a major implication for the Euro-Atlantic area. The senior American official praised Albania’s involvement in the operation to support the Iraqi government, saying that Albania was among the first countries that responded to their call.

Minister Kodheli, during the Wales Summit, also met the Secretary of Defence, Mr. Chuck Hagel. He thanked Mrs. Kodheli for all the contribution made by Albania in times of crisis and global uncertainty.