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Turkey-Syria earthquake, Albania sends a solidarity mission to Turkey to help Search and Rescue Operations

: Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 15:09

The Albanian Government has immediately responded to the call for help, after the devastating earthquake on the Turkey-Syria border, which caused numerous victims, injuries and significant damage.

An aid mission from the Armed Forces of Albania and the National Civil Defense Agency, consisting of 53 medical personnel, search and rescue specialists and 7 vehicles, left for Turkey, where they will participate in Search-and-Rescue Operations and alleviate the consequences of this tragedy.

Minister Peleshi welcomes the Chair of the Nato Military Committee, Admiral Robert Bauer

: Published: Monday, 06 February 2023 15:03

The Defence Minister Niko Peleshi welcomed in a special meeting the Chair of the NATO Military Committee Admiral Robert Bauer, who is on a visit to Albania, at the invitation of the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Arben Kingji.

The Defence Minister Peleshi expressed his appreciation for the important visit paid during such a critical time for defense and security in Europe and the whole world. Furthermore, the Minister of Defense congratulated the chair of the Military Committee for the leadership displayed with NATO highest military authorities; moreover, for the very valuable and professional military advice, obtained through the consensus of all member countries and their importance in political decision-making.

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi press statement on the weather situation in Albania

: Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2023 15:10

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi press statement on the weather situation in Albania..

Deteriorating weather expected, Ministry of Defense notifies the municipalities at risk

: Published: Monday, 16 January 2023 11:39

Starting this afternoon it is expected that there will be high-intensity rainfall, mostly in the north of the country.
Intense rains are expected throughout the territory, starting Tuesday afternoon in Shkodër, Kukës, Dibër and Lezhë. In the urban areas of these cities, localized flooding may occur, depending on the condition of the sewage system.

2022 achievements and 2023 objectives, Peleshi: We strengthen cyber security; we increase military members’ salaries

: Published: Sunday, 08 January 2023 11:02

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi, accompanied by the Chief of the General Staff of AAF, Brigadier General Arben Kingji, and the General Director of National Agency for Civil Protection (NACP), Haki Çako, during a press presented the achievements during 2022, as well as the objectives and new projects for 2023 in the field of Defense and Civil Protection.

According to Minister Peleshi, in 2022, work on the construction of the NATO Tactical Air Base in Kuçova began. The minister emphasized that this is NATO's first air base and Albania was not unintentionally chosen. “Albania has a strategic position in the Western Balkans, but it is also a NATO ally, safe, clear in its orientation and has an important role to play in the countries where Albanians live: Kosovo, North Macedonia, and also other countries as well”, - said Peleshi.