Strategy for managing wildfires: Defense Minister meets with Chief of General Staff and Head of NCDA

The Ministry of Defense, the General Staff of the Armed Forces, and the National Civil Defense Agency have been discussing their ongoing strategy to address the sensitive issue of wildfires across the country. Their efforts are focused not just on deploying military and NCDA personnel on the ground, but also on improving coordination to maximize the effectiveness of their work alongside firefighting teams. This was the main point of the meeting led by Defense Minister Pirro Vengu, with Major General Arben Kingji, Chief of the General Staff, and Haki Çako, head of the NCDA.

 

 

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Minister Vengu meets with U.S. Chargé d' Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn: Committed to strengthening cooperation

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu welcomed U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Tirana, Nancy VanHorn, in a courtesy meeting, where he extended a warm welcome to her upon her arrival in Albania.

Highlighting the strong strategic ties between Albania and the United States and the vital role the U.S. plays in Albania’s ongoing transformation, Minister Vengu reaffirmed his commitment to deepening cooperation in the areas of Security and Defense.

 

 

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Coastal cleanliness, Minister Vengu and Deputy Prime Minister Balluku inspect cleanup efforts in the South, supported by the Albanian Armed Forces

Naval Forces personnel from the Albanian Armed Forces have been actively supporting local authorities in beach cleanup efforts throughout this summer season.

Defense Minister Pirro Vengu, along with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Energy Belinda Balluku, visited several beaches in the Himara and Saranda municipalities to inspect the ongoing work.

 

 

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