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.

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The bill “On powers and authorities of direction and command of the Armed Forces”

Published: Thursday, 26 June 2014 13:40

Colleagues MPs,

A year ago, a million Albanians said “yes” to the Alliance for European Albania. It can be still counted with hours the moment when Europe said “yes”, to Albania and Albanians. But in order that the road to EU membership might be as secure as it is fast, reforms are requested from us, reforms that make the state more functional, less abusive, serving the people. Reforms begin with laws; therefore, their improvement is on obligation of our government.

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Defence Minister Kodheli held meeting with the Defence Minister of Croatia

Published: Monday, 23 June 2014 13:16

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli held today a special meeting with the Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ante Kotromanović, who is in an official visit to our country. 
Minister Kodheli welcomed her Croatian counterpart in Tirana, and stressed, at the very beginning of the meeting, that bilateral cooperation between our two countries and cooperation in the framework of regional initiatives, Adriatic Charter and NATO might be considered as excellent.

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Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli official visit to France

Published: Tuesday, 17 June 2014 17:35

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli is on an official visit to France. Mrs. Kodheli met today her counterpart, the French Minister of Defence, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian. Both officials discussed about issues of bilateral cooperation, about the international situation and the latest developments, as well as joint commitments in the framework of NATO and EU.

Discussing about bilateral cooperation, especially in Defence, both senior officials shared the view to further deepening of this cooperation. France makes a major contribution to the Armed Forces modernization and education of Albanian officers in the best French military schools. An example of the successful cooperation is the mission in Chad, where Albania was alongside French troops.

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