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Agreement between the Council of Ministers of Albania and the Government of Kosovo on mutual cooperation and assistance in cases of natural and other disasters

: Published: Friday, 02 October 2020 09:32

The agreement we sign today between the two Ministries of Defense for mutual cooperation and assistance in cases of natural and other disasters comes as a product of our mutual desire and the alignment of the object of the two governments, to strengthen cooperation for Civil Defense. Above all, it is an agreement that will make Albanian citizens on both sides of the border safer in facing risks and threats from emergencies, which as we all have witnessed have become a real challenge in recent years.

I believe that the cooperation and the creation of synergies between Albania and Kosovo is natural and desirable in every field and sector, but Civil Emergencies are definitely an area where this cooperation is more natural and easier to achieve than anywhere else. This is not simply because of the common interest and tangible benefits we have in joining forces, or the fact that the challenges we face in managing natural or man-made disasters are very similar, but above all it is a cooperation built on a consolidated and noble tradition between Albanians across the border to help each other in times of difficulty and danger. The earthquake of November 26, was just the latest example of this tradition, when Kosovo was the first to rush to our aid in our moment of tragedy by sending rescue teams in the early hours of that night.

SHAPE Chief of Staff’s Commendation for Excellence awarded to two Albanian servicemen

: Published: Saturday, 26 September 2020 13:52

Over again at the at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), two servicemen of the Albanian Armed Forces who have served for three years in this command were awarded the "Commendation for Excellence".

General Markus Kneip, Chief of Staff of the Allied Strategic Command (COS ACO), according to SHAPE Directive 040-004 "SHAPE Awards", on September 21-23 hosted the ceremony (autumn season), for military member serving in the ACO structure recipients of awards.

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka press conference

: Published: Saturday, 26 September 2020 09:21

The information received from the Institute of Geosciences, Water, and Environment and homologous synoptic centers of the neighboring countries shows a weekend characterized by storms and heavy rains, which may cause floods in some areas, mainly in the prefectures of Shkodra, Lezha, Durres, Fier or Gjirokastra.

To take preventive measures and put the operational structures on alert at local and central level, the Ministry of Defense, through the National Civil Protection Agency, notified the prefectures and local government in time, which in accordance with the "Civil Protection" law are the first responders in case of emergencies.

Bad weather forecast at the weekend, NACP letter to five prefectures: Put the structures on alert

: Published: Friday, 25 September 2020 17:46

Following the weather forecast information provided by IGEWE and the homologous synoptic centers of neighboring countries, over the weekend in the North - West and South part of the country there will be heavy storms and rain, the National Agency of Civil Protection (NACP), pursuant to the law "On Civil Protection“ and the National Civil Emergency Plan addressed an official letter to five prefectures: Shkodra, Lezha, Fier, Vlora and Gjirokastra.

From the financial support for the personnel to the modernization, Xhaçka sums up: Albanian Armed Forces at the service of citizens

: Published: Thursday, 24 September 2020 11:06

"During the last 3 years we have managed to modernize the Armed Forces in order to transform it into a more professional force and closer to the citizens." - said the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka at the ceremony of the 55th Anniversary of the Armed Forces Support Battalion, which was attended by the leadership of the General Staff of the AAF and servicemen who led the Support Battalion over the years.

On this anniversary, which coincides with the 3rd anniversary of taking office as Defense Minister, Xhaçka stressed that a new relationship has been built up with the citizens, by being closer to them in their most difficult moments.