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

Published: Thursday, 15 August 2024 13:16

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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Fire situation across the country

Published: Thursday, 15 August 2024 13:16

Fire Situation in the Country as of August 15, 2024, 18:30...

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Fires, two Romanian aircraft arrive in Albania, first operation at Mali i Thatë

Published: Wednesday, 14 August 2024 12:59

Two aircraft from the Romanian Armed Forces arrived in Albania today, joining the efforts of Albanian forces to contain and extinguish fires in several problematic areas across the country.

These aircraft were sent as part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism, which Albania is a member of.

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

Published: Wednesday, 14 August 2024 12:42

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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