Approving the draft law “On the ratification of the Agreement for technical support between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania and the NATO AMP for the implementation of Kuçova projects funded by the NATO IP for Security, 2019-2022”
- Published: Thursday, 22 October 2020 13:55
I would like to briefly say a few words about the draft law that we are voting on today, as I believe that all colleagues are familiar with the content of this draft law and also with the modernization of Kuçova Base, and I believe that they support it as strongly as I do.
Precisely, the draft law “On the ratification of the Agreement for technical support between the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency for the implementation of the Kuçova Projects, funded by the NATO Investment Program for Security, for the years 2019-2022” paves the way for the implementation of the project for the modernization of the Kuçova Base and its transformation into a tactical NATO air base.
Coping with COVID - 19, NATO donates 60 respirators to Albania
- Published: Thursday, 22 October 2020 13:45
NATO has donated 60 respirators to Albania that will be used in order to cope with COVID - 19. The assistance from the North Atlantic Council was handed over in a special ceremony to the Ministry of Health by the Ministry of Defense, in the presence of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka praised the gift of NATO allies, which according to her is the next proof, that Albanians are not alone in facing this challenge.
South - East Europe Ministers of Defense Meeting - SEDM
- Published: Friday, 16 October 2020 12:28
On October 14, 2020, as the country holding the chairmanship of the SEDM (South-East Europe Defense Ministerial) Initiative Secretariat at the Ministry of Defense, a special meeting of the Ministers of Defense of Southeast Europe was held, which took place via video conferencing through the SEDM portal.
With the participation of 13 member countries, the commander of the Multinational Peacekeeping Force of Southeast Europe (SEEBRIG) as well as senior representatives from other international and regional organizations such as UNDP, SEESAC, RCC and RACVIAC, this meeting was chaired by the Deputy Defense Minister Mr. Petro Koçi, in the capacity of the chairman of the SEDM Secretariat.
Brigadier General Ilir Xhebexhia the new Commander of the Naval Force, Xhaçka: One of the most skilled serviceman
- Published: Friday, 16 October 2020 10:34
More than a year passed, and the Naval Force has its new Commander. Brigadier General Ilir Xhebexhia was introduced to the Albanian Fleet by the Minister of Defense Olta Xhaçka and Chief of General Staff of AF, Major General Bajram Begaj.
Brigadier General Arben Kingji, new Commander of the Land Force
- Published: Monday, 12 October 2020 15:27
From today Land Force has a new commander. Brigadier General Arben Kingji was introduced in a special ceremony by Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka and the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Bajram Begaj.
Minister Xhaçka considered the change of the Commander of the largest component of our Armed Forces as a very important moment. She evaluated Brigadier General Kingji for his skills and experience. "I have no doubt that today the relay of the Land Force Command passes in safe hands; to a man who will know how to lead forward and develop further what we have managed to build so far. The relay of the leadership of the Land Force today passes to a military man of a high caliber such as General Kingji, from another military man with values and many achievements, such as General Mullai "- said Minister Xhaçka.
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