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Niko Peleshi the newly appointed Defence Minister

: Published: Tuesday, 05 January 2021 11:35

Mr. Niko Peleshi took office as Defence Minister. His predecessor Mrs. Olta Xhaçka, will serve as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

The newly appointed Minister was received with an official ceremony by the Honor Guard and the Wind Orchestra of the Armed Forces.

Xhaçka in a video conference with the military troop on missions: I will be the biggest advocate for any member of the Armed Forces

: Published: Sunday, 03 January 2021 10:57

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka conducted an online conversation with the high representatives in NATO and peacekeeping missions in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Latvia, South Sudan and Bosnia and Herzegovina. After her holiday greetings, the Defence Minister showed concern about the effectives health and their family members during this difficult time.

"To you, I will not be only a good friend but also your biggest advocate", - said Minister Xhaçka, and expressed her appreciation for the contribution of every member of the Armed Forces, home and abroad.

Foreign and Albanian companies interested in the Kuçova’s Base investment

: Published: Friday, 11 December 2020 16:46

The investment for the modernization of the Kuçova Air Base is slowly taking shape. The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) went down on the terrain with potential contractors to inform them about the project.

Representatives of the NATO Support and Procurement Agency presented the necessary procedures and documentation that must be met by the contracting firms, before applying to carry out the works for the modernization of the Kuçova Base and its return to the NATO Tactical Air Base.

At the end of a difficult year, Xhaçka to NATO’s Defence Attachés: the Support of Alliance, noteworthy

: Published: Wednesday, 09 December 2020 15:49

The year-end meeting with the foreign Defence Attachés accredited in the Republic of Albania took place on December 9, 2020. Considering the pandemic situation, the meeting was held online.
The main focus of the meeting was a general presentation on the Albanian Armed Forces, their role and mission, their participation in missions abroad as well as bilateral cooperation, regional and international.
The meeting was attended by NATO Defence Attachés accredited in our country (and non-residents) as well as the Defence Attaché of Kosovo.

108 years of AAF, Xhaçka: Proud that Albanians value it as the most reliable institution

: Published: Friday, 04 December 2020 10:13

Nowadays for the Albanian citizens the Albanian Armed Forces are valued as the most reliable institution. On the 108th Anniversary of the Establishment, Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka expresses her pride for its changes and achievements.

"In 108 years, the Albanian Armed Forces have had a history full of drama and success, pain and joy, ups and downs. A story that intertwines and becomes one with the history of Albania and Albanians. Today I feel proud that the Albanian Armed Forces are valued as the most reliable and respected institution by Albanians, just as I feel proud when our partners and allies evaluate the performance of our men and women in uniform and the great progress that the AAF have reached", writes Minister Xhaçka, on the social network Facebook.