Ship from Aegean sea return, Xhaçka: Nothing compares to salvation coming from an Albanian’s hand

Published: Sunday, 26 November 2017 16:41

"Oriku" ship, part of the Albanian Naval Fleet has returned home after a year in the Aegean Sea, in the framework of NATO "AEGEAN SEA" operation.
From 21 November last year and so far, six "Oriku" crew P-132 have participated in dozens of operations in the Aegean Sea, as part of international efforts to stop illegal trafficking and migration in this troubled region. The result of these operations is to provide relief and rescue of about 1 thousand people of different ages, genders and nationalities - Syrian, Nigerian, Iraqi, Somali, Yemeni, Congolese, etc., from the Turkish coasts to the Greek shores or other EU countries.

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Minister Xhaçka official visit to Kosovo

Published: Friday, 24 November 2017 16:09

Minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka held her first official visit to Kosovo, where she was received at a special meeting by President Hashim Thaci, Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and Kosovo Security Force (KSF) Minister Rustem Berisha.

Minister Xhacka has assured the senior Kosovar authorities that the Albanian government is the strongest advocate for Kosovo's membership in Euro-Atlantic structures.

"Brussels is clearer than ever with regard to the conditions Serbia needs to complete to integrate into the EU and the main condition is Kosovo's integration," said, Minister Xhaçka, at a meeting with Prime Minister Haradinaj.

Whereas in the meeting with the Minister of KSF, the Minister of Defense, said that the relationship between Albania and Kosovo have long been at the highest level.

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Minister Xhaçka with Albanian troops in Afghanistan: “You have made us proud!”

Published: Wednesday, 22 November 2017 13:49

During her stay in Kabul, Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka met with Albanian military members at NATO's RSM Headquarters and at Hamid Karzai International Airport, where Contingent VI is carrying out its mission.

"We are all grateful for your contribution and your dignified representation alongside other NATO allied countries. On this eve of 105th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence, it is an extraordinary emotion that I am here to convey my and the Rama Government support for you and your families. You make us proud every day here in Afghanistan, as well as every Armed Forces member at home and abroad!" - said the Minister, during the festive ceremony on the occasion of November holidays.

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Minister Xhaçka in Kabul: We will increase by 60% our presence in Afghanistan

Published: Wednesday, 22 November 2017 12:23

Next year, Albania will increase its presence in Afghanistan by 60%. This increase was confirmed by Defence Minister Xhaçka during her 24-hour visit to the country. She said also that it will be also a contingent from the Special Forces among them.

Minister Xhaçka was received at a special meeting by the NATO Resolute Support Mission Commander, General John Nicholson, who after appreciating the contribution of the Albanian troops to Afghanistan from 2002, said, among other things: "Congratulations, Mrs. Minister, for the contribution of your country. In my staff I have many officers, and I'm glad to admit that Albanian officers are the most qualified."

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