Contaminated areas from ammunition in Kordhoca and Picar of Gjirokastra are cleaned

Published: Tuesday, 18 July 2017 17:20

The Armed Forces, in cooperation with the Albanian Mines and Ammunition Coordination Office (AMMCO), the Norwegian People’s Aid humanitarian organization and with the financial support of the United States government, successfully completed the clearance of two hot spots in Kordhocë and Picar of Gjirokastra , which are contaminated with dangerous ammunition.

On the occasion of the completion of the clearance and certification of these areas were present the Minister of Defense, Mimi Kodheli, Minister of Culture Ms. Mirela Kumbaro in the capacity of the elected deputy of the Gjirokastra district, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, Prefect of the Region, Flamur Bime, representatives from the US Embassy and effective specialists who worked on cleaning these areas.

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Minister Kodheli inspected the cleaning up action in Kakavija

Published: Monday, 17 July 2017 18:13

Defence Minister Mimi Kodheli inspected the Armed Forces cleaning up action in the Gjirokastra - Kakavija axis. She is accompanied by the Minister of Culture Mirela Kumbaro and County Prefect Flamur Bime.

In her speech, Minister Kodheli called on citizens and local government to pay special attention to the surrounding environment: "I would humbly seek Albanians entering the territory of Albania for tourism or for other reasons, to treat the country as they treat their homes, throw the waste where it is appropriate. And I have a strong call for local government. It should be more present, at least to support the AF, without saying that it should do its duty."

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Armed Forces engaged in cleaning up the road axes throughout the country

Published: Tuesday, 11 July 2017 16:23

For about a week, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania are continuing the action of cleaning the territory and making the citizens aware of.

A total of 250 people and 24 vehicles have been engaged until now from the Land Force.

On the other hand, 60 military personnel and 6 vehicles have been engaged from Vau Deja Department on the road axes of Hani Hotit - Shkodër, Murriqan - Baçallëk Bridge and Velipojë – Shëngjin, as well.

Furthermore 50 executives and 6 vehicles from another Land Force Unit have been engaged in cleaning the Qafë Thanë - Përrenjas and Tushemisht - Pogradec road axis.

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Armed Forces in action for cleaning up Shkodër - Muriqan road axis

Published: Saturday, 08 July 2017 12:00

Armed Forces continue to work on cleaning up some of the road and coastal areas for the Tourist Summer Season 2017. Apart from cleaning roads and areas frequented by tourists, this action also aims at raising citizens’ awareness for keeping the environment clean.

Today, the Defense Deputy Minister Petro Koçi closely inspected the action of the Infantry First Battalion's personnel in Vau Dejë, who are continuing their work on cleaning Shkodër - Muriqan road axis.

Deputy Minister Koçi thanked the participating personnel in this action and stressed that the AF has undertaken a cleaning up campaign in the service of its mission to get even closer to the community and serve it as well. "This can also be called a campaign for a clean Albania. A clean Albania with roads clear from litter and trash does not only mean one more chance for tourists to willingly come to Albania; it does not mean that people will enjoy only physical health, because cleanliness is not only physical health but it is also spiritual health", - Deputy Minister Koçi emphasized.

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