The new academic year in AAF, Peleshi: We want to turn it into a state-of-the-art institution of scientific research
- Published: Monday, 17 October 2022 11:55
The new academic year started today for the students and trainees of the Armed Forces Academy. In the ceremony held on this occasion, the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi described the Albanian Armed Forces Academy as one of the priority projects of the Ministry of Defense that is advancing in cooperation with the strategic partner, the USA. Minister Peleshi congratulated the students and the teaching staff while also announcing the new investment being made in support of the AF Academy.
Pink October, AAF young ladies and women joined the breast cancer awareness campaign
- Published: Tuesday, 11 October 2022 12:08
Young ladies and women in the Armed Forces of Albania joined the awareness campaign for the fight against breast cancer.
In a video message for all women, published by the Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the FA, Major General Manushaqe Shehu as well as the girls and women in uniform call on all Albanian women to carry out health checks to avoid a risk that may threaten them tomorrow.
Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi participated in the Ministerial of Defense within the framework of the "Adrion" Initiative, which took place in Venice, Itali
- Published: Wednesday, 05 October 2022 14:02
The defense ministers appreciated the importance of the "Adrion Initiative (Adriatic - Ionian Initiative), as a successful example of regional cooperation, based on inclusiveness, common values and the orientation of common interests to guarantee security and stability in the Adriatic - Ionian area. Special attention was paid to the importance of interaction and cooperation between the naval forces of this initiative, with the aim of increasing maritime security, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, capacity building as well as supporting NATO and EU operations in the Adrion area.
57-th Anniversary of the Support Battalion, Peleshi: Guarantees the activity of the AAF
- Published: Monday, 26 September 2022 18:52
The Armed Forces Support Battalion celebrates the 57-th Anniversary of its Establishment.
During the ceremony organized on this occasion, Defense Minister Niko Peleshi expressed his appreciation for the work of the personnel of this battalion over the years, defining it as an important battalion that guarantees the activity of the Armed Forces. "Behind every activity, operation or mission is your work, the work of the military, as well as of the civilians too. You are also part of the image of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania through structures such as the Wind Orchestra or the Honor Guard. All Albanians have seen your presence. You also build the reputation of the AAF with your work, so I am also your supporter", - said Minister Peleshi.
NATO team in Albania regarding cyberattacks, Peleshi: We are protected by the Alliance, but vigilance is needed
- Published: Wednesday, 21 September 2022 16:03
Following the communication of Prime Minister Edi Rama with the Secretary General of the Alliance Jens Stoltenberg after the cyberattacks a NATO team arrived in Albania to assist the Government on a political and technical level.
The delegation headed by Mr. James Appathurai the Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges met first the Defense Minister Niko Peleshi.
During the joint conference, Minister Niko Peleshi clarified the purpose of the Alliance team's visit to our country...
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