Defence Minister of Austria pays an official visit in Albania, Peleshi: Kosova as an integral part of the Western Balkans

Published: Tuesday, 25 April 2023 12:51

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi received in a formal reception the Federal Minister of Defense, Klaudia Tanner. This meeting was of a particular importance as the two ministers discussed defense co-operation and Austria's special contribution to the Western Balkans.
Minister Peleshi assured Minister Tanner of Albania's commitment to implement reforms as well as meet the European Union membership criteria. The recent changes and various reforms in the field of Defense, investment and modernization of the Armed Forces, were part of the discussions.

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Seven elite athletes awarded “Colonel” in the AAF

Published: Thursday, 06 April 2023 12:44

Seven elite athletes, World and European Olympic Champions were awarded the rank of "Colonel" as part of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania in a special ceremony.
Luiza Gega, Briken Calja, Erkand Qerimaj, Alban Beqiri, judo coach Majlinda Kelmendi and judokas Distria Krasniqi and Nora Gjakova were awarded the military rank at the ceremony which was attended by the Prime Minister Edi Rama, Speaker of the Parliament Lindita Nikolla, Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi.

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