Minister Kodheli takes part in the conference “Diplomacy in Action” (video)

In the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is being held the conference of the ambassadors, a four-day conference, which gathered together the heads of all diplomatic and consular representations of Albania in the world.

Defence Minister Mimi Kodheli was invited to the discussion panel on the second day, the remarks of which you will find in this video.

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Graduation of 50 officers of the Armed Forces Academy

It was held today the graduation ceremony of 50 officers, who completed their studies in Senior Officer Course (SOC) and General Staff and Command Course (GSCC) at the Armed Forces Academy (AFA). At the ceremony attended the Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Jeronim Bazo, generals, directors and senior officers of the Ministry of Defence and General Staff of the Armed Forces, as well as other guests.

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Defence Minister Kodheli inspects Military Police

The Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, accompanied by the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, inspected the Military Police unit. She was welcomed by the Commander of the Military Police (MP), Colonel Xhevdet Zeneli, and then followed a series of military demonstrations related to the tasks carried out daily by the MP personnel. The MP personnel mostly demonstrated actions to investigate and detect criminal activity in Armed Forces; to free occupied buildings used by the Armed Forces; escort senior military personalities and VIP, etc. In all these elements, it was clearly noticed the sense of responsibility, professionalism and discipline of the MP troops.

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The bill “On powers and authorities of direction and command of the Armed Forces”

Colleagues MPs,

A year ago, a million Albanians said “yes” to the Alliance for European Albania. It can be still counted with hours the moment when Europe said “yes”, to Albania and Albanians. But in order that the road to EU membership might be as secure as it is fast, reforms are requested from us, reforms that make the state more functional, less abusive, serving the people. Reforms begin with laws; therefore, their improvement is on obligation of our government.

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