USA – Albania, bilateral consultations in the field of Defence

Senior representatives of the Ministry of Defence and the US Department of Defence held bilateral consultations in Tirana within the framework of cooperation in the field of Security and Defence, thus laying the foundations for an intensive medium-term and long-term cooperation.
During the meeting, the two delegations, discussed the current situation in the region and beyond as well as a number of projects in the field of modernization and logistics.
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi confirmed during his speech the commitment of our country to maintaining stability, peace and security in the region, and beyond. He guaranteed that Albania will always be a guarantor of democratic and western values, as the basic principles of Tirana’s diplomacy.

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Peleshi welcomes the commander of KFOR, Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia at the end of his mandate

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi welcomed today Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia at the end of his mandate as Commander of the KFOR Mission.
Minister Peleshi emphasized the importance of KFOR presence in Kosovo as a contributor to guarantee security and stability in the region, as well as appreciated the role of Major General Ristuccia as leader of this mission.

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The US Chargé d’Affaires meets minister Peleshi: Albania, a very reliable ally and partner country for the Alliance

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi hosted in an official meeting the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Tirana, David Wisner.
The Minister appreciated the role and responsibilities of the US Mission in our country, expressing gratitude for the continuous and unconditional support of the US to the development of the capacities of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania and the excellent cooperation in the field of Defense.

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