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109 - Anniversary of Albanian Armed Forces, Peleshi: Gratitude to all service members who created and contributed to a modern military force

: Published: Saturday, 04 December 2021 10:38

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi congratulated all service members who serve in the Armed Forces in the celebration of the 109th Anniversary of Armed Forces. Through a video showing the history of the Armed Forces since its establishment until nowadays as part of NATO Alliance, the minister expresses his gratitude to all the military members who have contributed.

Recruitment campaign in Korça, Peleshi: High interest, FA offers career opportunities for the youth

: Published: Friday, 03 December 2021 14:43

The recruitment campaign was in Korça. After Elbasan, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi attended this process in Korça as well, where he invited the youth to consider this as one of the best opportunities for their career.

Minister Peleshi visits VTCS in Bunavi: New campus for the Armed Forces Academy, ready to welcome ‘’Defender 2023’’ exercise

: Published: Tuesday, 09 November 2021 10:24

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi visited the premises of the Vocational Training Center for Soldiers (VCTS) in Bunavi, where he talked to first year students and attended several training hours.

During his speech, Minister Peleshi told the new recruits about the ambitions of the government and the Ministry of Defense for the modernization of the Armed Forces that has first started from the Academy of the Armed Forces.

Mr. Peleshi announced that discussions have already begun with one of top institutions of education such as the West Point Military Academy in the US, from which models, standards and achievements will be adopted also at the FA Academy.

Preparation begins for "Defender 2023", Peleshi: Albania, ready to serve again as a host country for the biggest exercise

: Published: Monday, 25 October 2021 10:21

Albania has started working to host again one of the biggest exercises "Defender 2023". A coordination conference was organized, attended by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, the ChoD Major General Bajram Begaj, the US Ambassador Yuri Kim, and senior military representatives of the US and Albania.

In his speech, Minister Peleshi described "Defender 2021", which took place several months ago, as a history of success.

Peleshi to NATO counterparts: Greater attention needs to be paid to Kosovo

: Published: Saturday, 23 October 2021 11:25

On the second day of the meeting of the Ministers of the countries part of the Alliance, they also discussed the NATO-EU cooperation. In the framework of this cooperation, Albania has contributed for three years to the NATO mission in the Aegean Sea, it is worth mentioning the presence of the Albanian Armed Forces in Mali and Bosnia and Herzegovina.