Completed the Search and Rescue Operation in Turkey, Albanian troops were welcomed with a round of applause
- Published: Saturday, 18 February 2023 14:12
The Albanian team that participated in the Search and Rescue Operations in Turkey, completed their work and are returning home. After 11 days of intense work, about 85 troop, including effectives of the Armed Forces, Civil Emergencies and health teams, were accompanied with applause by the representatives of Turkish authorities, but also citizens, who expressed gratitude for their contribution. The moment of escorting Albanian troops is also broadcast by the Turkish IHA news agency (Ihlas Haber Agency).

Challenging weather and terrain, Albanian Search and Rescue team continues operations in Turkey
- Published: Wednesday, 08 February 2023 14:55
73 forces of the Search and Rescue teams of Albania are part of the rescuing operations since Tuesday in the areas affected by the February 6 earthquake.
Part of our team located in Malatya, Turkey, is working under extremely difficult conditions due to the ruins of tall buildings, and low temperatures. They are working non-stop to rescue survivors or the bodies of the victims who lost their lives in Monday's earthquake.

Turkey-Syria earthquake, Albania sends a solidarity mission to Turkey to help Search and Rescue Operations
- Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 15:09
The Albanian Government has immediately responded to the call for help, after the devastating earthquake on the Turkey-Syria border, which caused numerous victims, injuries and significant damage.
An aid mission from the Armed Forces of Albania and the National Civil Defense Agency, consisting of 53 medical personnel, search and rescue specialists and 7 vehicles, left for Turkey, where they will participate in Search-and-Rescue Operations and alleviate the consequences of this tragedy.

Minister Peleshi welcomes the Chair of the Nato Military Committee, Admiral Robert Bauer
- Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 15:03
The Defence Minister Niko Peleshi welcomed in a special meeting the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Robert Bauer, who is on a visit to Albania, at the invitation of the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Arben Kingji.
The Defence Minister Peleshi expressed his appreciation for the important visit paid during such a critical time for defense and security in Europe and the whole world. Furthermore, the Minister of Defense congratulated the chair of the Military Committee for the leadership displayed with NATO highest military authorities; moreover, for the very valuable and professional military advice, obtained through the consensus of all member countries and their importance in political decision-making.

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi press statement on the weather situation in Albania
- Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2023 15:10
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi press statement on the weather situation in Albania..

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