Fire in the forest massif Pishë Poro-Darezë, Peleshi monitors the situation
- Published: Sunday, 01 October 2023 13:31
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi inspected the situation in the Pishë Poro-Darëzë forest massif.
Mr. Peleshi described this as one of the most critical wild fire, which requires intensive work for its complete isolation.

USA – Albania, bilateral consultations in the field of Defence
- Published: Friday, 22 September 2023 14:12
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.

Peleshi welcomes the commander of KFOR, Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia at the end of his mandate
- Published: Monday, 11 September 2023 12:55
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.

The US Chargé d’Affaires meets minister Peleshi: Albania, a very reliable ally and partner country for the Alliance
- Published: Saturday, 09 September 2023 13:28
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.

Peleshi welcomes the new Minister of Defense of Kosovo: We continue to support the Euro-Atlantic processes
- Published: Friday, 08 September 2023 13:16
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, accompanied by the Chief of General Staff, Major General Arben Kingji, hosted today the new Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ejup Maqedonci.
Minister Peleshi appreciated the fact that Maqedonci had his first visit as Minister of Defence in Tirana.

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