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Meetings of NATO Ministers of Defence: Albania adheres to the commitment to invest in Defence

: Published: Thursday, 18 February 2021 16:06

NATO Defense Ministers met virtually via secure teleconference on 17-18 February 2021 to address some key security issues: the Alliance's adaptation through the NATO 2030 initiative, review progress toward fairer burden-sharing, Strengthened NATO "Defense and Deterrence", NATO's missions in Afghanistan and Iraq, etc.

The Ministerial was held according to the program with two formal sessions only with NATO countries and a special session with NATO partner countries, attended by the Defense Ministers of Finland, Sweden and Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security and Vice President of the European Commission Mr. Josep Borrell.

The Armed Forces distribute livestock food in the villages affected by the floods in Shkodra

: Published: Wednesday, 17 February 2021 16:39

The Ministry of Defense and its structures have been working for the last 40 days to facilitate as much as they can the lives of the residents affected by the floods in the villages of Dajç and Ana e Malit, in the Municipality of Shkodra.
With the request of the local government, the Directorate of State Material Reserves provided 35 tons of livestock concentrate for the flooded villages of Dajç. This load was delivered to the municipality through the prefect of the district by the General Director of the National Civil Protection Agency, Mr. Haki Çako.

Information regarding current roads situation after last night’s snowfall

: Published: Sunday, 14 February 2021 14:58

Last night, the snowfall continued almost throughout the territory, accompanied by strong winds and very low temperatures.

Work continued uninterrupted during the night to clean and salt the roads.

Heavy rainfalls aggravate the situation in Shkodra, the Armed Forces start evacuations

: Published: Thursday, 11 February 2021 14:39

In recent days rainfalls have aggravated the situation in Shkodra. 1st Infantry Battalion has increased its presence on the ground to help the local population. Meanwhile, in Obot village, the Regional Support Battalion continues to help the population with their transportation every day using 7 boats.

Deputy Minister of Defense Petro Koçi, accompanied by the General Director of the National Agency of Civil Emergencies Haki Çako and the Prefect of the Region Majlinda Angoni are monitoring the situation in the flooded areas in the Municipality of Shkodra.

"Defender Europe 21", Peleshi receives the American General: We are honoured to host one of the largest exercises in Europe

: Published: Wednesday, 03 February 2021 13:15

Deputy Commanding General of the United States Army Europe and Africa, Major General Joseph F. Jarrard met the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi to discuss the preparations undertaken ahead of the “Defender Europe 21” exercise.

After informing Major General Jarrard regarding the current situation, Minister Peleshi assured him that all the Albanian state structures are ready to help for the successful completion of “Defender Europe 21” exercise.