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Defence Minister Mimi Kodheli official visit to Georgia

: Published: Wednesday, 11 June 2014 16:45

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli is on an official visit to Georgia. She was welcomed in a special meeting by the Defence Minister of Georgia, Mr. Irakli Alasania. During the meeting, both counterparts discussed important issues of bilateral cooperation and commitments under international and NATO initiatives.

Minister Kodheli meets U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence, Evelyn N. Farkas

: Published: Tuesday, 03 June 2014 19:31

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli is in Brussels participating at the NATO Defence Minister meeting.
During the day, Mrs. Kodheli had a meeting with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, Ms. Evelyn N. Farkas. During the meeting, Mrs. Kodheli informed Ms. Farkas about current reform in Defence and in the Armed Forces, such as the latest proposals for the legal framework improvement. Regarding this topic, Minister Kodheli focused on the Ministry of Defence commitment in the fight against corruption and Armed Forces restructuring.

Military Police tests capacities in “Cooperation for security” exercise

: Published: Monday, 02 June 2014 14:55

For several days, at the Biza training area, the personnel of the operational company of the Military Police and NATO Response Force (NRF) platoon conducted the exercise “Cooperation for security”. The exercise aimed to increase the Military Police capacity for peace support operations, collective defence and disasters relief within the country. Through this exercise, the participating troops tested the operational capabilities of the staffs at the tactical level, as well as knowledge on planning and conduction of operations.

Minister Kodheli celebrates June 1 with the children of the military personnel

: Published: Sunday, 01 June 2014 18:57

Minister Kodheli: We should never stop working to grow and educate our children, to give them the dignity they deserve, the future they deserve, the European future.
On the occasion of June 1, International Children’s Day, in the premises of the Ministry of Defence, the Centre of Culture, Media and Defence Publications (CCMDP) organized today an event with the participation of the children of the military personnel attending the art classes at this centre. At the event attended Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Jeronim Bazo, directors and officers of the Ministry of Defence and General Staff, children of the military, parents and their relatives, etc.