Albania 15 years in NATO, Minister Peleshi's message: Our strong commitment to Euro-Atlantic values will remain unchanged
- Published: Thursday, 04 April 2024 15:09
Fifteen years ago, Albania became a full member of the NATO Alliance. On this anniversary, it continues its mission alongside the USA, allies, and partners to defend peace and security worldwide. By actively participating in international missions with its best Armed Forces members, Albania has joined the Alliance's efforts in facing the security challenges, earning recognition as a respected NATO Ally.
In fulfillment of its obligations to the Alliance, Albania has significantly increased budgetary support for the defense, reaching the objective of 2% of the Gross Domestic Product.
Security and Defense Innovation Center, Peleshi: A new chapter in the Modernization of AAF
- Published: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 20:35
The opening ceremony of the Security and Defense Innovation Center took place today. Present at the ceremony were Prime Minister Edi Rama, accompanied by Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, Ministers, MPs, and senior leaders of the Albanian Armed Forces. During the visit in the premises of the Center, they became familiar with the functions of each building.
During the ceremony, Defense Minister Niko Peleshi described it as the opening of a new chapter in the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Defense.
75 years NATO, Albania stands firm alongside its allies in defense of peace
- Published: Wednesday, 03 April 2024 15:39
NATO celebrates its 75th Anniversary this year.
Established on April 4, 1949, the largest Political and Military Alliance of countries from Europe and North America marks 75 years of collective defense. With 32 member countries, NATO is a community of allies united by common values of democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law, while maintaining its primary mission of protecting its members from any threat.
Albania at the head of SEEBRIG, Brigadier General Bilbil Bitri: Contributor to peace and security in the region and beyond
- Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2024 11:48
Since August 2023, Albania has been at the helm of the Southeast European Brigade (SEEBRIG), a key regional endeavor under the Southeast European Defense Ministers (SEDM).
Speaking from Kumanova in North Macedonia, Brigadier General Bilbil Bitri, the commander of SEEBRIG, elucidates that SEEBRIG, within its military framework, aims to elevate military cooperation and foster amicable relations among the participating nations.
Initiative USA - Adriatic Charter, Albania leads the meeting of representatives of eight countries
- Published: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 12:02
Under Albania's presidency, a significant meeting convened in Tirana, as part of the US Initiative - Adriatic Charter, bringing together representatives from eight nations.
Chaired jointly by Mr. Gjergji Methoxha, the General Director of Defense Policies, and Mr. Petrika Jorgji, the Director of NATO in the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the joint meeting of the political directors of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Defense took place.
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