Civil Protection Projects, Minister Vengu meets with the municipalities of Shkodra district

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu continued his informational tour today in Shkodra district, announcing the launch of project applications for local Civil Protection initiatives. At a meeting with the mayors of Shkodra, Fushë - Arrëz, Malësi e Madhe, and Vau Dejës—joined by Prefect Mrs. Majlinda Angoni and the General Director of the National Civil Protection Agency, Mr. Haki Çako—discussions centered on challenges faced by local authorities in responding to floods and fires.

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Defense Ministers from the Coalition to Defeat ISIS met in Brussels, led by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, ahead of the NATO Defense Ministers meeting

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin praised the dedicated efforts of allied and partner countries in the Coalition to Defeat ISIS, highlighting it as one of the most broadly supported and effective coalitions in action. During this pre-summit meeting ahead of the NATO Defense Ministerial, participants reviewed concrete steps for the partial U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraq and discussed NATO's continued role in training, advising, and supporting Iraqi institutions through the NMI mission.

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