Peleshi at the Ministerial of Defense in Brussels: EU and NATO with clear messages for the situation in Kosovo

The latest developments in the North of Kosovo took a special attention at the meeting of Defense Ministers of the NATO countries, which was held at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.
As part of this meeting, Minister Niko Peleshi expressed the commitment of our country to the implementation of the decisions taken at the Vilnius Summit on the development of regional plans and the new structure of the forces, as well as emphasized the importance of the realization of defense plans, to guarantee the Alliance from possible threats. In implementation of the new model of NATO forces, the new structure of the Armed Forces has been approved, and we will contribute to the implementation of the plans by adapting our practices and making available critical infrastructure such as the Kuçova Base, the Port of Porto Romano and the construction of Corridor VIII.

Read more ...


USA – Albania, bilateral consultations in the field of Defence

Senior representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence held bilateral consultations in Tirana within the framework of cooperation in the field of Security and Defence, thus laying the foundations for an intensive medium-term and long-term cooperation.
During the meeting, the two delegations, discussed the current situation in the region and beyond as well as a number of projects in the field of modernization and logistics.
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi confirmed during his speech the commitment of our country to maintaining stability, peace and security in the region, and beyond. He guaranteed that Albania will always be a guarantor of democratic and western values, as the basic principles of Tirana’s diplomacy.

Read more ...


Peleshi welcomes the commander of KFOR, Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia at the end of his mandate

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi welcomed today Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia at the end of his mandate as Commander of the KFOR Mission.
Minister Peleshi emphasized the importance of KFOR presence in Kosovo as a contributor to guarantee security and stability in the region, as well as appreciated the role of Major General Ristuccia as leader of this mission.

Read more ...


The US Chargé d’Affaires meets minister Peleshi: Albania, a very reliable ally and partner country for the Alliance

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi hosted in an official meeting the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Tirana, David Wisner.
The Minister appreciated the role and responsibilities of the US Mission in our country, expressing gratitude for the continuous and unconditional support of the US to the development of the capacities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania and the excellent cooperation in the field of Defense.

Read more ...




Historic Arrival of Albania’s first UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters January 2024UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters will enable the military to conduct MEDEVAC, SAR, and also fight forest fires and provide support for NATO operations...
Defence Directive 2024 January 2024The leading document on the work, programs, and commitments of the MoD, and the AAF to fulfilling the constitutional mission, as well as the obligations as a NATO member country...
Setting the record straight January 2024De-bunking Russian disinformation on NATO: We will continue to respond to Russian threats and actions in a united and responsible way, it includes also calling out Russia's...
NATO releases first ever quantum strategy January 2024Quantum technologies are getting closer to revolutionizing the world of innovation and can be game-changers for security, including modern warfare...
The Museum of Armed Forces has unveiled its new exhibits and surrounding December 2023The Armed Forces Museum has officially relocated to its new site in Bërzhitë, marked by a impressive inauguration attended by the Defense Minister Niko Peleshi...
Defence Ministerial of the U.S.-Adriatic Charter Initiative November 2023The cooperation of Albania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Bosnia-Herzegovina along with the USA is the “Adriatic Charter” Initiative. It's based on the annual cooperation programs in the field of Defence...
The NATO Defence Ministers Meeting in Brussels October 2023The latest NATO Defence Ministers Meeting held...
Albania takes over again the SEEBRIG Command August 2023On the 31- st of August 2023 in Kumanovo, North Macedonia, the COMSEEBRIG handover – takeover took place...
The Secretary General’s Annual Report 2022 21 March 2023The Report includes the results of new polls on the public perception of the Alliance. These demonstrate that, in a year of upheaval, overall support for the NATO Alliance,...
NATO's Strategic Concept March 2022The Strategic Concept reaffirms NATO’s values and purpose, and provides a collective assessment of the security environment; it drives its strategic adaptation and guides the future political and military development,...