Military equipment of “Defender Europe 2021” displayed in Vlora, Peleshi and Yuri Kim: When the allies work together, they can take on any challenge on land and air
- Published: Friday, 21 May 2021 12:57
American and Albanian troops, part of the exercise "Defender Europe 2021" have displayed equipment and put on a show of force for the citizens of Vlora in "Lungomare".
The event was attended by Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, US Ambassador Yuri Kim, as well as representatives of NATO allies.
Mortar fire and sniper shooting, Peleshi and US Ambassador Yuri Kim attend joint exercise in Bizë
- Published: Friday, 21 May 2021 12:21
The Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, accompanied by the US Ambassador Yuri Kim participated in one of the exercises of the American and Albanian troops in Bizë.
As part of the "Defender Europe 2021" exercise, the troops of the Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) and those of the Second Infantry Battalion conducted a series of demonstrations. Some of the demonstrations were: mortar firing, sniper shooting, team attacking action, target hitting and ambush.
Albania-Kosovo strengthen defence cooperation, Peleshi: Balkans in NATO, assurance of stability
- Published: Tuesday, 18 May 2021 10:33
Defence Minister Niko Peleshi and his counterpart, Armend Mehaj signed the cooperation agreement in Prishtina, enhancing cooperation in the field of Defense.
During the joint meeting, the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, assured the Defence Minister of Kosovo of the unstinting support of Albania, both politically and technically. "All the experience that Albania has on the path of full integration into NATO will continue to be entirely transmitted to our Kosovo brothers." , - stated Minister Peleshi.
“Defender Europe 2021”, 267 American soldiers arrive in Albania
- Published: Sunday, 16 May 2021 21:22
267 soldiers of the American Forces joined NATO’s largest military exercise "Defender Europe 21", which will be conducted in 7 Albanian military bases. Soldiers from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team were welcomed at Rinas Airport by US Ambassador Yuri Kim and Chief of General Staff of the Albanian Armed Forces Major General Assoc. Prof. Bajram Begaj. US Ambassador Yuri Kim considered this a historic event.
Defence Minister Peleshi praises the US Military Attaché
- Published: Tuesday, 11 May 2021 14:21
The Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, hosted in a courtesy meeting the US Military Attaché accredited in Tirana, Captain James Hilton, who terminates his mandate and leaves our country.
At a ceremony in honor of Captain Hilton, the Defence Minister Peleshi awarded the senior US military with the "Medal of Gratitude" under the motivation: "On the special contribution given through his work as a Military Attaché of the United States of America, in the support and development of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania”.
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