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NATO Defense Ministerial, Peleshi: Albania is ready to increase its contribution to southeast borders of the Alliance

: Published: Wednesday, 16 February 2022 12:08

Defence Minister Niko Peleshi is participating in the two-day meeting of the Defense Ministers of the Alliance countries, which is taking place at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on 16-17 February 2022.
Although the current crisis caused by the deployment of large Russian military forces on the borders of Ukraine has the attention of audiences around the world and is a crucial point after the Cold War, the agenda of this meeting will discuss many other important issues such as: New Strategic Concept; Strengthening the Alliance's deterrence and protection; Defense Expenses; Fair sharing of burden between the Allies; NATO - EU Partnership; etc.

President Meta receives Defence Minister Niko Peleshi and Chief of General Staff of Armed Forces Major General Bajram Begaj

: Published: Friday, 11 February 2022 15:25

President of the Republic Ilir Meta met today with Defence Minister Niko Peleshi and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Bajram Begaj.
In the meeting, they expressed concern with all our NATO partners about the threat of possible Russian aggression against Ukraine, which would be a flagrant violation of international law.

About 450 food packages sent to villages of Burrel and Peshkopi

: Published: Thursday, 10 February 2022 15:28

About 450 packages mainly of food and detergents were distributed by the National Civil Protection Agency, through the means of transport of the Armed Forces, in the municipalities of Mat and Dibër. The food packages were provided by the State Material Reserves following a request made by the mayors of these municipalities. The packages were sent to help families in need, those with social and health problems, or the elderly who live alone and who have encountered severe difficulties due to severe weather and low temperatures.

Special Forces challenge terrain and snow, unusual exercise in Voskopoja

: Published: Wednesday, 09 February 2022 15:35

In difficult weather conditions, cold temperatures, and snow, Special Forces personnel were trained for the first time only with their personal equipment, in Voskopoja, Korça.

This exercise, codenamed "Selita 02", aimed at testing capabilities away from permanent deployment.

Military Police Commander, Colonel Shkëlqim Çela, officially takes over, Peleshi: We should undertake more responsibilities as NATO allies

: Published: Tuesday, 08 February 2022 15:42

Colonel Shkëlqim Çela has officially taken over the position of Military Police Commander. At the ceremony held on this occasion, Defence Minister Niko Peleshi stressed the importance of this structure as part of the Armed Forces.