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NATO Summit, Prime Minister Rama meets US President Trump

: Published: Thursday, 12 July 2018 15:25

On the second day of the NATO Summit in Brussels, Prime Minister Rama had a meeting with the US President Donald Trump.

The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, published on Facebook a photo of the two leaders shaking hands with one another: "At today's plenary session of the NATO Summit, President Trump particularly greeted the Prime Minister of Albania for his speech at the dinner of the Alliance leaders last night", - wrote Minister Xhaçka.

Albania has been among the first countries to respond positively to President Trump's strategy regarding Afghanistan by increasing 60% of its troops in the NATO Resolute Support Mission.

Moreover, Albania participates in all NATO operations and has begun to increase the Defence budget, a well-known request of President Trump.

AAF helicopters equipped to extinguish fires. Defence Minister Xhaçka: Capacities 12 times higher than last year

: Published: Friday, 06 July 2018 16:43

Air Force Cougar helicopters have been equipped with new bambi buckets for extinguishing and localizing fires on difficult terrain. New bambi buckets with a capacity of 2500 liters each, increase the capacity of the AAF for extinguishing fire from the air by 12 times. This compared to the private service contracted to one year ago. The increased capacity is possible through new bambi buckets fitted on helicopters as well as to longer flight hours that a Cougar helicopter can undergo.

Dibra City Council honors the Captain of the AAF: Gratitude for the sacrifice of every serviceman in uniform

: Published: Thursday, 28 June 2018 12:23

Dibra will always remember Captain Floran Delia, the Air Force pilot, who lost his life in an air crash two years ago. At a ceremony held in the Palace of Culture in Peshkopi participating members of his family, colleagues and citizens of Peshkopi. Captain Floran Delia was honored with the title "Honor Citizen" (posthumous), resolution of the City Council.

The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka during her speech said that the commemoration of the fallen AAF Heroes is at the same time a deserved attention for the Albanian military men.

Defence Minister Xhaçka pays an official visit to the United Kingdom: Training and education of the Albanian military leadership in UK

: Published: Thursday, 21 June 2018 13:49

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka had a two-day visit in the United Kingdom invited by of her British counterpart, Gavin Williamson.

During her stay in London, Minister Xhaçka also met with the Minister for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, the General Director of Foreign Policy, Richard Moore, and the Minister of State for Defence, Lord Frederick Curzon, who is also the Deputy Leader of the House of Lords.

Minister Xhacka in France for the modernization of the Armed Forces

: Published: Wednesday, 13 June 2018 15:45

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka met with France's Armed Forces Minister, Florence Parly. The Minister of Defense was invited by her French counterpart to attend the "Eurosatory 2018", the international exhibition of protection and land and air security.