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Minister Xhaçka, paid a condolence visit to the family of the Homeland Martyr, Corporal Hasanaj

: Published: Thursday, 09 May 2019 12:30

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, back home from Riga, paid a condolence visit to the family of Corporal Zarife Hasanaj, who fell in line of duty during the NATO mission in Latvia.

“Your pain is also ours. You are part of the great military family. You will have our support for every need. The loss of Zarife’s life is a great loss for us all,” - said Minister Xhaçka.

Minister Xhaçka, also, informed the family members of Corporal Zarife Hasanaj that their beloved daughter was declared “Martyr of Homeland”.

Latvia, Minister Xhaçka meets Albanian Contingent after the painful incident at Military Base

: Published: Wednesday, 08 May 2019 10:18

Xhaçka: You are not alone. Maximum care for you and your families.

Less than 24 hours from the event at Camp Adazi in Latvia, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka traveled to Riga to visit the 4th EOD Contingent and meet with base leaders where, since 2017, Albania is represented by its troops as part of NATO's “enhanced Forward Presence” Mission.

Initially, Minister Xhaçka visited the two injured effectives, one of whom, Major Klodian Tanushi, in critic health condition at the Riga East University Hospital. The Defense Minister met with doctors who are attentively following the situation of Major Tanushi.

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka visits the two injured effectives in NATO’s eFP mission in Latvia

: Published: Wednesday, 08 May 2019 09:50

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka visited today the two EOD contingent effectives, injured a day earlier by the explosion of some ammunition during military operations in the NATO mission in Latvia.
Minister Xhaçka was closely informed on the health condition of Major Klodian Tanushi, who is at Riga East University Hospital under intensive medical supervision.
Also, Minister Xhaçka visited Sergeant Julian Kapaj, who is currently in Camp Adazi Military Base Hospital in Latvia. His health conditions are very good.

Corporal Zarife Hasanaj falls while on duty

: Published: Monday, 06 May 2019 12:21

An effective of the Albanian Armed Forces lost her life and two others were injured by the explosion of some ammunition during the combat operations in NATO’s Mission in Latvia.

Corporal Zarife Hasanaj passed away due to the explosion, while the Commander of the Contingent, Major Klodian Tanushi and Sergeant Julian Kapaj were injured. The Albanian contingent serving in the NATO’s Battalion-Size Battle Group in Latvia has the task of disposing ammunition and explosive ordnances.

Minister Olta Xhaçka, homage at the Martyrs of Homeland Cemetery

: Published: Monday, 06 May 2019 11:42

On the 5 - th of May, Albanian Lidership honored the fallen martyrs in the National Liberation Anti-Fascist War.

The official ceremony held in "Dëshmorët e Kombit" Cemetery was attended by the President of Republic Ilir Meta, Prime Minister Edi Rama as well as by the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku. The leadership paid homage and placed wreaths near the “Mother Albania” Memorial.