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Minister Kodheli at the Conference with Ambassadors

: Published: Thursday, 14 July 2016 18:40

Defense Minister Mrs. Kodheli attended the second day of the Conference with Ambassadors of Albanian Republic which is taking place in the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 13 -15. 2016.

Minister Kodheli was invited to the panel “ The exposed Europe: meeting the requirements of our security architecture", which was also attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Enver Hoxhaj, Minister of Energy and Industry Mr. Damian Gjiknuri, Germany's Special Envoy for the Western Balkans, Turkey and the member countries of EFTA (European Free Trade Association), Mr. Ernst Reichel and advisor to the Prime Minister of Security Affairs, Brigadier General (R) Sander Lleshi.

Minister Kodheli held a meeting with the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence

: Published: Sunday, 10 July 2016 18:52

Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli hosted today in a working meeting the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence Mr. Michael Carpenter. At this meeting Minister Kodheli was accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of AAF Major General Jeronim Bazo.

NATO continuous its mission in Afghanistan, Albania doubles its troops

: Published: Saturday, 09 July 2016 18:52

During the second day of NATO Summit in Warsaw, the Minister of Defence Mrs. Mimi Kodheli attended the meeting held with Afghanistan senior representatives. In that meeting the leaders of nations contributing to the Resolute Support Mission reaffirmed their commitment to the long-term security and stability of Afghanistan.

Minister Kodheli at the NATO Summit in Warsaw

: Published: Friday, 08 July 2016 18:57

During the NATO Summit being held in Warsaw, Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli held a meeting with her Turkish Counterpart Fikri Işık. Initially Minister Kodheli condemned the attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, and expressed her condolences to the families of the victims.

NATO Summit, Minister Kodheli on a conversation with journalists

: Published: Wednesday, 06 July 2016 18:18

Defence Minister Mrs. Kodheli hosted today the journalists for a conversation regarding the issues that are expected to be discussed at the NATO Summit which will be held in Warsaw on 8 and 9 July 2016.

Initially Minister Kodheli noted that this time the NATO Summit takes place in a moment when we face serious security challenges, which are the main topics of this Summit. Afterwards Mrs. Kodheli spoke about Albania's participation in international missions, as well as our country's posture regarding the open door policy of NATO.