Prime Minister Rama announced NATO investment in Kuçova Air Base

Published: Saturday, 04 August 2018 15:54

Prime Minister Rama announced via Facebook, the NATO investment in Kuçova Air Base.

Full Notice of Prime Minister Rama:

VERY GOOD NEWS!
The North Atlantic Council has approved the decision to build in Albania their first Air Base in the Western Balkans.
In partnership with the Government of the Republic of Albania, NATO will invest more than 50 million Euros just in the first phase of the modernization of the Kuçova Air Base.

Through this project, which is expected to begin within this year, Kuçova will serve as a support base for NATO providing air transport, logistical support, and support with air policing; as well as support for training and coaching.

Kuçova will, at the same time, serve as the National Base for the Albanian Air Force and this strategic NATO investment in Albania will bring a new standard to our Armed Forces.

Undoubtedly, an investment of this size creates new opportunities for the economic and social development of the whole region where we plan to build this new air base equipped with the latest technology.

The head of the Albanian government also announces that direct discussions are taking place with our strategic partner, the United States, for the further modernization of the Albanian Air Force.

These decisions will shortly go for approval by the American Congress.