Graduation day for 80 new officers of the AAF, minister Peleshi: An additional support package to face the challenges in the current time

80 new officers will become part of the Albanian Armed Forces. After successfully completing their studies at the Academy of the Armed Forces, they were titled in a special ceremony, which was attended by the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, the Chief of the General Staff of the AF, Major General Arben Kingji, generals, directors, family members.
During his welcoming speech, Minister Peleshi praised the journey of these youngsters who have chosen to pursue military education. He stated that this is not an easy feat, but a decision based on strong values, patriotism, and love for their nation.

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Fire situation in the Albania

Armed Forces and a Cougar helicopter are working to extinguishing fires in Peshtan, Qafë Shkozë, and Kreshpan village in Cakran Administrative Unit, Fier municipality, under the coordination of the National Civil Defense Agency.

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Fire prevention precautions, Peleshi meeting with Prefects and Mayors of the country

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi held a meeting with prefects, mayors and heads of operational structures of the Civil Defense to discuss about fire prevention precautions during summer season.
In the presence of the General Director of the Civil Protection Agency, Haki Çako, and Chief of the General Staff of the AF, Major General Arben Kingji, Minister Peleshi asked for a better work coordination to deal with emergencies at local level.

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Official visit of minister Peleshi to United Kingdom welcomed by Secretary of State for Defense Ben Wallace

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi is paying an official visit to United Kingdom. He was received by the Secretary of State for Defense, Ben Wallace.

Mr. Peleshi expressed his gratefulness to the Ministry of Defense of UK for the support given to the Albanian Armed Forces. Meanwhile, Secretary Wallace expressed his readiness for the intensification of this collaboration within the Alliance, but also within the framework of bilateral and regional cooperation.

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