Adriatic Charter, Defence Ministers meet in Tirana: We support Albania and the Initiative to expand with new members
- Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 19:47
Defence Ministers of the Adriatic Charter A-5 were committed to build joint capacities against natural disasters. In the final statement of the meeting in Tirana, the Ministers of the Adriatic Charter countries, urged by the consequences of the November 26 earthquake disaster in Albania, expressed their solidarity for these difficult times. The A-5 Ministers agreed to support the membership of all Southeast European countries in Euro-Atlantic structures.
Adriatic Charter Ministerial in Albania, Xhaçka: “Open Door Policy” our main priority
- Published: Wednesday, 11 December 2019 12:30
The USA - Adriatic Charter countries have expressed their solidarity and full support for Albania in these difficult days, as result of the dreadful earthquake that struck the county on 26 November. The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, as the chairperson of the initiative for 2019, welcomed the senior representatives of the participating countries. Also, in this meeting was present the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia Laura Cooper.
Earthquake, United Arab Emirates helps Albania
- Published: Saturday, 07 December 2019 11:13
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the countries that have contributed with logistical equipment or sent teams to our country after the tremendous earthquake of November 26th.
On Friday, a cargo from the United Arab Emirates arrived in Albania with 460 family size winter tents that will alleviate the difficulties encountered by the earthquake that hit our country the previous month.
The flight from UAE was welcomed at Rinas Airport by the director of the National Civil Defence Agency Haki Çako, who thanked the representatives of the United Arab Emirates for the readiness and assistance provided to our country.
Earthquake, Austria donates € 600,000 for reconstruction
- Published: Friday, 06 December 2019 10:33
The Republic of Austria will assist the Albanian Government in dealing with the earthquake consequences of November 26, 2019, making available € 600,000 for the reconstruction of destroyed or damaged dwellings.
The donation agreement was signed at the Ministry of Defense by Director of the National Civil Protection Agency Haki Çako and the Head of the Austrian Development Cooperation in Albania Simone Ungersböck.
Albanian servicemen at SHAPE start raising funds for the earthquake victims
- Published: Wednesday, 04 December 2019 11:53
Albanian servicemen deployed in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) along with their families have launched a 2-day fundraising campaign to help the families affected by the severe earthquake of November 26, 2019.
The solidarity campaign at SHAPE began on the 107th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Albanian Armed Forces and besides Albanian citizens, Allied militaries have also contributed.
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