Commemoration of 71 - st anniversary of Secondary Military School “Skanderbeg”

Published: Monday, 28 March 2016 18:36

Teachers and students of the Secondary Military School "Skanderbeg" commemorated the 71 - anniversary of its creation. The event, held at the National History Museum, was attended by Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Petro Koci, and ex - students of this school, already known in public life.

The 71 - year history of this school and of the generations studied there is reflected in a book written by two "skënderbegas", which was just launched. The book "Skënderbegasit ndër vite" is written by the authors Kujtim Boriçi and Maksim Fejzullau.

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Minister Kodheli meets the ambassador of Saudi Arabia

Published: Wednesday, 23 March 2016 18:05

Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli held a meeting with the ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Talat Salem Radwan. This meeting takes place in very important moment, when international community has been attacked by the terroristic elements that have occurred in some of the biggest world capital cities. Both authorities discussed about the possible ways of cooperation and exchange of experience, especially in the field of intelligence. During their meeting Minister Kodheli and ambassador of Saudi Arabia Mr. Talat Salem Radwan also shared their views regarding the violent extremism and terrorism.

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The Commanding General of US Army Europe visits Tirana

Published: Monday, 21 March 2016 19:44

Lieutenant General Hodges: Albania is a quite loyal member of NATO. I'm proud that military personnel are closely cooperating with the US military in various operations.

Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Petro Koçi held today a meeting with the Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, the Commanding General of US Army Europe, during his official visit in our country. During the meeting were discussed issues of bilateral cooperation, but also the security challenges with which NATO member countries are facing today in eastern and southern borders of the Alliance.

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Colorful spectacle in the sky of the capital city

Published: Friday, 18 March 2016 18:23

After the prearranged welcoming, Minister Kodheli announced the reopening of Defense Attaché Office in Tirana.

British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Squadron has offered an unusual show for the residents of Tirana. 11 aircrafts “BAE Systems Hawk” flew for a few moments on the Boulevard "Martyrs of the Nation" drawing the attention of the citizens of Tirana who had come out to enjoy the spectacle, between them also the Mayor Mr. Erion Veliaj.

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8 years after the tragedy, MoD transfers to the local representatives the remediated area of Gërdec

Published: Tuesday, 15 March 2016 17:35

Ministry of Defence and Albanian Armed Forces have completed the remediation of over 386 thousand square meters of Gërdec village, Marqinet 1 and 2 villages and Vora.

The Minister of Defence submitted the decontaminated area to the local representatives 8 years after the Gërdec tragedy, in which were killed 26 people and were injured more than 300.

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