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AAF effective in terrain, Xhaçka: "Gratitude to every man and woman in uniform''

: Published: Tuesday, 28 April 2020 10:53

The Armed Forces are engaged every day of the week in guaranteeing the implementation of the measures taken for the period of COVID -19 pandemic. As a sign of gratitude for the work done, Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka posted a video, showing moments from the work in the terrain of men and women in uniform: "The deepest gratitude to every man and woman in uniform who today are committed 24/7, helping people in need and ensuring compliance with the measures against COVID - 19, instead of staying home with their family and children in these difficult times. With enormous respect, “Pride for the Armed Forces!” - says Minister Xhaçka.

COVID - 19, Meeting of NATO Ministers of Defence, Xhaçka: Solidarity and political unity are indispensable

: Published: Wednesday, 15 April 2020 20:54

In conditions when almost all NATO member states have been affected by COVID-19, in a format not previously applied to the Alliance, the Ministers of Defense have participated in a special unscheduled Ministerial.

Defence Minister of Albania, Olta Xhaçka, during her speech via tele-conference, said that COVID-19 is a serious threat and challenge to the security of the Alliance.

Xhaçka and Veliaj inspect the marketplaces in Tirana. Punishment against transgressors, we must preserve what we achieved

: Published: Saturday, 11 April 2020 14:54

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka and the Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj, a few days after the new measures on the marketplaces were imposed, inspected the fruit and vegetable marketplaces in Kombinat and elsewhere in Tirana.

In all inspected marketplaces did notice the awareness of the citizens on social distancing and standing in a queue, according to the established parameters.

Covid - 19 situation, Ministry of Defense and the foundation “A different weekend” deliver 45 ton of food in Shkodra.

: Published: Friday, 10 April 2020 14:40

A few days after the delivery of about 208 packages to families in need in Shkodra, the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka and members of the Armed Forces came back again in this city, where in cooperation with the foundation “A different weekend” delivered to the local authorities 45 tons of food for the most affected families by the situation of COVID - 19.

In handing over these aids, the Defense Ministe, together with the Prefect Çesk Millja, the Mayor of Shkodra Voltana Ademi and representatives of the Clergy, emphasized that the families in need have been identified and the aid will be distributed immediately.

Albania celebrates 11 years of NATO membership

: Published: Saturday, 04 April 2020 20:33

11 years have passed since Albania joined NATO. It is a historic day for all Albanians. A day when Albania became a member of the largest military alliance in history. Therefore, today I want to express my gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to make this aspiration of the Albanians a reality. I would also like to thank all the allies, especially the United States of America, who believed in Albania and welcomed Albania to the ranks of allies.