Albanian Naval Force rescues a German yacht

Published: Monday, 08 August 2016 18:10

The P 03 vessel of the Albanian Coast Guard has rescued a luxury boat, which due to bad weather conditions was detached from the jetty in Himara. The German yacht "Capricorn", had no people on board and was sailing freely 1,5 miles’ travers to Himara.
The yacht was evacuated in Porto Palermo and around 03:00 o’ clock was surrendered to the owner of Austrian nationality, Josef Konrad Woller.

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Minister Kodheli at the Conference with Ambassadors

Published: Thursday, 14 July 2016 18:40

Defense Minister Mrs. Kodheli attended the second day of the Conference with Ambassadors of Albanian Republic which is taking place in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July  13 -15. 2016.

Minister Kodheli was invited to the panel “ The exposed Europe: meeting the requirements of our security architecture", which was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister of Energy and Industry Mr. Damian Gjiknuri, Germany's Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Turkey and the member countries of EFTA (European Free Trade Association), Mr. Ernst Reichel and advisor to the Prime Minister of Security Affairs, Brigadier General (R) Sander Lleshi.

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NATO continuous its mission in Afghanistan, Albania doubles its troops

Published: Saturday, 09 July 2016 18:52

During the second day of NATO Summit in Warsaw, the Minister of Defence Mrs. Mimi Kodheli attended the meeting held with Afghanistan senior representatives. In that meeting the leaders of nations contributing to the Resolute Support Mission reaffirmed their commitment to the long-term security and stability of Afghanistan.

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Minister Kodheli at the NATO Summit in Warsaw

Published: Friday, 08 July 2016 18:57

During the NATO Summit being held in Warsaw, Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli held a meeting with her Turkish Counterpart Fikri Işık. Initially Minister Kodheli condemned the attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, and expressed her condolences to the families of the victims.

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