Luiza Gega, well-known athlete, message on the Day of the Fight against Breast Cancer

Yesterday, on the occasion of the International Day of Fight against Breast Cancer, a mini marathon was organised in which hundreds of athletes and citizens of Tirana took part. Ministers of the Government, politicians, employees of foreign embassies in Tirana, etc, also became part of this marathon. The motto of this mini marathon was “Run towards life”. The marathon started at the “Mother Teresa” Square, continued around the hills of the artificial lake and finished at the Lake Dam runway. The representative of Military Police and the prominent athlete, Ms. Luiza Gega arrived first and was awarded the cup of this marathon.

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Minister Kodheli, meeting with Senator Chris Murphy

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli held a meeting with Senator Chris Murphy. During this meeting, Mrs. Kodheli thanked Senator Murphy for the continuous support the United States has given to Albania in its integration process. Senator Murphy praised Albania's role as a stabilizing factor in the region. Both officials discussed the latest developments in Defence and Security.

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Minister Kodheli at the SEDM meeting

At the Comprehensive Regional Ministerial (CRM) being held in Budva, Montenegro, Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli took part in the meeting of the defence ministers of South-Eastern Europe, SEDM (South-Eastern Defence Ministerial).

The main topic of discussion was the strengthening of cooperation between member countries of this initiative in function of stability and security of the region, in front of the significant geopolitical developments.

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Minister Kodheli at the Comprehensive Regional Ministerial in Budva, Montenegro

The Comprehensive Regional Ministerial is being held in Budva, Montenegro. In the framework of this Ministerial, today, it is being held the Adriatic Charter meeting, U.S. - A5. The main topics being discussed are the recent developments in Security and Defence.

The Minister of Defence of the Republic of Albania, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli chairs this meeting, since our country holds the A5 presidency.

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U.S. Secretary of Defence, Mr. Chuck Hagel, thank you letter to Minister Kodheli

The Secretary of Defence of the Unites States of America, Mr. Chuck Hagel has sent a thank you letter to the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Albania, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, for the help Albania has provided in support of the efforts of the coalition in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

In his message, Secretary Hagel stresses that, “Albania’s generous donation in support of the Government of Iraq and specifically the Peshmerga has been instrumental in mitigating the ongoing crisis.

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