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A new pavilion for ANLW added to the Armed Forces Museum

: Published: Friday, 21 November 2014 14:48

In the framework of the activities organized by the Ministry of Defence on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Homeland, a new pavilion was opened today at the Armed Forces Museum (AFM) dedicated to the Anti-Fascist National Liberation War (ANLW). Defence Minister Kodheli stressed, at the opening ceremony of the pavilion, that Albania was among the first countries involved in WWII, the bloodiest war in human history. Albania’s alignment, in the victorious block in this war, was primarily the merit of the Albanian people’s wisdom and the only proper way to ensure the existence of the Albanian nation.

Minister Kodheli at the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Lezha

: Published: Thursday, 20 November 2014 15:00

Kodheli: It is an honour and privilege to be here with you today, for the Anniversary of the Liberation of Lezha, the city of union and covenant, where Albania’s history has left indelible traces in the effort against any invader who has passed on our lands.

Today, it was celebrated the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Lezha from the Nazi-fascist invader. At the celebration of this event attended the Speaker of the Parliament of Albania, Mr. Ilir Meta, Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, members of Parliament of the region, representatives of the Albania’s National Veterans Committee, etc.

Minister Kodheli follows closely the situation in the District of Lezha

: Published: Wednesday, 19 November 2014 16:28

Minister Kodheli has ordered the Armed Forces to work 24 hour to normalize the situation and to enable the beginning of the learning process in the closed schools!

Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli was today in Lezha District and followed closely the work being done by the Armed Forces structures to cope with the aggravated situation by rainfalls of yesterday’s afternoon and night. Troops and vehicles of the Armed Forces have worked throughout the night to eliminate the consequences of rainfalls and normalization of the situation in many areas, as in the City of Lezha and other areas of the region. Currently, the Armed Forces are engaged in Lezha, in Kolsh municipality and wherever it is needed by the residents.

Minister Kodheli’s speech at the Albanian Parliament on 2015’s Defence draft budget

: Published: Monday, 17 November 2014 20:09

Dear Colleagues,

Year 2014 and its budget showed that the Government took cautious and secure steps towards economic recovery, stopping the decreasing trend and launching the revitalization of the economy. I want to begin my speech on 2015 budget focusing shortly in what we have done during the current year and what we will do in the future.

The Ministry of Defence is trying to put in maximum efficiency the available funds, continuing rigorously the control of all available financial resources. The Ministry of Defence budget for 2014, approved a year ago, was not only distorted in structure, but also inherited numerous unpaid bills by the previous government.

Commemoration of November 17, Tirana’s liberation day

: Published: Monday, 17 November 2014 14:23

On the occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Tirana, the Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli placed a wreath at the monument of the Unknown Soldier, in Tirana. In the ceremony attended and also placed wreaths the Speaker of the Parliament, Mr. Ilir Meta, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Edi Rama, other ministers of the cabinet, leaders of the National Liberation War Veterans Organization, local authorities, etc.