Covid - 19 situation, Ministry of Defense and the foundation “A different weekend” deliver 45 ton of food in Shkodra.
- Published: Friday, 10 April 2020 14:40
A few days after the delivery of about 208 packages to families in need in Shkodra, the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka and members of the Armed Forces came back again in this city, where in cooperation with the foundation “A different weekend” delivered to the local authorities 45 tons of food for the most affected families by the situation of COVID - 19.
In handing over these aids, the Defense Ministe, together with the Prefect Çesk Millja, the Mayor of Shkodra Voltana Ademi and representatives of the Clergy, emphasized that the families in need have been identified and the aid will be distributed immediately.

Albania celebrates 11 years of NATO membership
- Published: Saturday, 04 April 2020 20:33
11 years have passed since Albania joined NATO. It is a historic day for all Albanians. A day when Albania became a member of the largest military alliance in history. Therefore, today I want to express my gratitude to all those who have worked so hard to make this aspiration of the Albanians a reality. I would also like to thank all the allies, especially the United States of America, who believed in Albania and welcomed Albania to the ranks of allies.

Press release by Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka
- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2020 20:01
Press release by Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka

Birthday at virus time, Minister Xhaçka's special congratulation to the military on duty
- Published: Sunday, 29 March 2020 19:18
Major Bledar Bimaj, the Commander of the Military Police Operation in carrying out government measures against COVID-19 has had a different birthday this year.
Major Bimaj's colleagues surprised their Commander. He blew out the candles of his birthday cake placed on one of the AAF armored vehicles .
The Commander of the Operation Unit in the capital was also congratulated by Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, who posted on her Facebook account the video of his colleagues' surprise.

Minister Xhaçka expresses gratitude: Hundreds of young ladies, women, and doctors of the AAF in the front line against COVID-19
- Published: Saturday, 28 March 2020 18:17
In addition to army personnel men, in these difficult days there are also hundreds of young ladies and women of the Albanian Armed Forces on the streets.
Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka thanked them by posting photos of their daily work patrolling in the community. They are advising citizens to respect protective measures to help the non-proliferation of COVID-19.

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