The Military Police Contingent back home from Afghanistan

Published: Wednesday, 28 June 2017 14:55

Back to Albania the 5th Contingent of the Albanian Armed Forces, which participated in the Resolute Support Mission in Kabul, where it served for a 6-month period.

At the ceremony organized on this occasion were present the Minister of Defense, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in our country, Mr. Sinan Cem Baş, commanders of forces, friends and relatives of coming home troops.

Defense Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli expressed the importance of the participation of the Albanian Armed Forces in international missions and stressed that the engagement on such a mission indicates that the Military Police is able to fulfill successfully the duties even in such a front line, which she described as the most violent operations led by NATO. "The success in guaranteeing the security and guarding of allied forces proves the ability and maturity of the well-equipped and well-behaved capabilities of our Military Police. By sweating, sacrificing and succeeding in their preparation and performance, these practitioners showed that they pertain to the elite structures of our Armed Forces. With the participation in this operation, the Military Police expands the spectrum of participation not only in domestic operations, but also in crisis operations across the globe alongside the Allies."

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Minister Kodheli honors the Italian Defence Attaché

Published: Tuesday, 27 June 2017 16:35

The Ministry of Defence organized a ceremony on the occasion of the termination of the duty of the Italian Defence Attaché in our country, Colonel Luciano Palcani.

Attending this ceremony were the Defense Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, Italian Ambassador in our country, Mr. Alberto Cutillo and other guests.

In her speech, Defense Minister, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli appreciated the contribution of Colonel Palcani in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and highly valued the relations between Albania and Italy, which she considered excellent: "I am happy that I collaborate with you and we really had a close cooperation. Italy has been, and I am sure, will continue to be one of our most strategic NATO Allies. I wish you the best and thank you for everything you personally and your Minister did. "

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Media announcement

Published: Sunday, 25 June 2017 12:10

The Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Armed Forces guarantee the public opinion that in accordance with the country's Constitution and the Electoral Code were taken all the measures concerning the Armed Forces.

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“Cougar” Air Force Crew back home, after participating in Multinational Exercises in Germany

Published: Tuesday, 20 June 2017 14:02

In the Air Force Facility in Farka, was held today the return ceremony of “Cougar” helicopter Air Force crew, which was part of the Saber Junction 17 and Combined Resolve VIII multinational exercises that took place in Germany under the direction of the United States of America.

Attending the ceremony were the Deputy Minister of Defense, Petro Koçi, General Staff Director, Brigadier General General Tonin Marku, Air Force Commander Brigadier General Vladimir Avdiaj, directors and officers from the Ministry of Defense and General Staff, as well as friends and relatives of the returned crew.

In his opening speech the Deputy Minister Koçi on his and the Defense Minister behalf, Mimi Kodheli, expressed the satisfaction for the safe return of the crew. Also, Koçi expressed appreciation for the highest considerations that the crew received from the organizing parties and the USA.

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