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Albanian contingents abroad congratulate Albania's 10th Anniversary in NATO, Xhaçka: Your contribution makes us a reliable partner

: Published: Tuesday, 02 April 2019 14:10

Albanian soldiers serving in Resolute Support International Missions in Herat and Kabul, Afghanistan, Aegean Sea, Latvia, KFOR Kosovo and Mali congratulated Albania’s 10th Anniversary of NATO Membership.

In a video communication with Albanian servicemen, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka thanked them for their valuable contribution not only to the places they serve, but also for the assessment Albania receives as a worthy member of NATO.

Fires in 12 prefectures, Xhaçka appeal to citizens of local government: Do not allow the burning of national wealth

: Published: Monday, 01 April 2019 17:06

I want to share today with all citizens the concern about the very unusual situation that has been created over the last 3 weeks with the fires in different parts of the country. It is a disturbing situation because the damage caused is huge. So far over 245 hectares of forests and pastures have been burned down, while in many cases the fires have not been managed.

But it is also a worrying situation even though dozens of AF troops are working today ceaselessly, in very difficult and dangerous conditions to extinguish these fires, and especially to prevent them from spreading towards residential areas where damages could have been made much more severe.

Albania 10 years in NATO, Xhaçka: Just as for the Alliance we will be asset and partner even for the EU

: Published: Friday, 29 March 2019 15:59

Albania celebrated the 10th Anniversary of NATO Membership in a ceremony at Mother Teresa Square in Tirana, attended by President of the Republic Ilir Meta, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, the Italian Defence Minister Elisabeta Trenta, the North Macedonian Defence Minister Radmila Sekerinska and Defence Minister of the Republic of Kosovo Rrustem Berisha.

The ceremony was also attended by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Bardhyl Kollçaku, his Turkish and Greek counterparts, as well as many guests.

10 years NATO Member, Xhaçka: Albania, strategic asset in the region

: Published: Thursday, 28 March 2019 21:33

A decade after NATO membership, Albania has managed to be a reliable partner and a strategic asset in the region for the North Atlantic Alliance. These were the introducing words, that Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka addressed the representatives from member countries of the Alliance, invited to a gala evening that precedes some activities which will be held on March 29th on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Albania's Membership in NATO.

“10 years ago Albania was accepted as a member of the largest military Alliance that history has ever known. Today, a decade later, I am very proud that we have not only justified that expectation, but thanks to our work and contribution, we have managed to become a reliable partner and strategic asset for the Alliance in the region. A partner that is not only working to fulfill its obligations towards NATO, but that for the past 10 years has repeatedly shown that it is willing and able to compensate with dedication and professionalism even those that can be considered as absences or limitations”, - emphasized during the welcoming speech the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka.

Albania 10 years in NATO, representatives from 29 NATO countries will gather in Tirana

: Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:51

On 1 April 2009, Albania becomes a full member NATO country. The 2019 coincides with the 10th Anniversary of our country's membership in the Alliance. During the week that precede the official membership date, under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence will be introduced high-level activities, regional and NATO Seminars and Joint Exercises.