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Defence Minister Kodheli meets U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence, Ms. Farkas

: Published: Saturday, 12 July 2014 19:22

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli held today a meeting with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, Ms. Evelyn N. Farkas.
During the meeting, they discussed issues of bilateral cooperation of mutual interest. Mrs. Kodheli informed Ms. Farkas about the latest developments in Defence and Security in the region. Minister Kodheli praised the role and contribution the United States is making for the Armed Forces modernization and transformation. She assured that, with the new leadership the Armed Forces will be part of a transparent decision-making and promotion system.

Defence Minister Kodheli met the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, General Breedlove

: Published: Wednesday, 09 July 2014 15:43

Today at noon, the Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli had a meeting with the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR), General Philip Breedlove, who is leading a high delegation in an official visit to our country.
After the meeting, Defence Minister Kodheli and General Breedlove Kodheli gave a press conference.

Minister Kodheli takes part in the conference “Diplomacy in Action” (video)

: Published: Sunday, 06 July 2014 18:46

In the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is being held the conference of the ambassadors, a four-day conference, which gathered together the heads of all diplomatic and consular representations of Albania in the world.

Defence Minister Mimi Kodheli was invited to the discussion panel on the second day, the remarks of which you will find in this video.

Graduation of 50 officers of the Armed Forces Academy

: Published: Friday, 04 July 2014 12:08

It was held today the graduation ceremony of 50 officers, who completed their studies in Senior Officer Course (SOC) and General Staff and Command Course (GSCC) at the Armed Forces Academy (AFA). At the ceremony attended the Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Jeronim Bazo, generals, directors and senior officers of the Ministry of Defence and General Staff of the Armed Forces, as well as other guests.

Defence Minister Kodheli inspects Military Police

: Published: Thursday, 03 July 2014 13:51

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, inspected the Military Police unit. She was welcomed by the Commander of the Military Police (MP), Colonel Xhevdet Zeneli, and then followed a series of military demonstrations related to the tasks carried out daily by the MP personnel. The MP personnel mostly demonstrated actions to investigate and detect criminal activity in Armed Forces; to free occupied buildings used by the Armed Forces; escort senior military personalities and VIP, etc. In all these elements, it was clearly noticed the sense of responsibility, professionalism and discipline of the MP troops.