The departure of 30 Albanian commandos on “Resolute Support” mission in Kabul, Afghanistan

Minister Kodheli:You, Albanian commandos should commit yourself in the framework of the “Resolute Support”, alongside our allies and partners for a safer world for us and our children.

It was held today at the Air Force Command in Rinas the departure ceremony of contingent of Land Forces, to Kabul, Afghanistan, Commando Battalion who will act in the framework of the “Resolute Support”.

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Staff Sergeant Arsino Demiri, Armed Forces’ best NCO of the year

It has turned now into tradition the selection of the best non-commissioned officer of the year in the Armed Forces. For this purpose, a special ceremony took place at the central square of the garrison “Skenderbej”.  The ceremony was attended by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Jeronim Bazo, Force commanders, directors and senior militaries of the Ministry of Defence and General Staff, commanders of support units and personnel of the NCO corps.

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Lecture of Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), London

Good day to everyone and let me start by thanking the organizers for inviting me to share views and thoughts on “the Western Balkans region affected by threats on Eastern and Southern zone bordering NATO”.

It is a pleasure and privilege for me to give my remarks at the Royal United Services Institute, a prestigious and independent forum of thinking and discussing cross-cutting matters of defence and security.

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