Minister Xhaçka departs for NATO Summit in London, Albania has increased Defence Budget

Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 15:06

The Minister of Defence, Olta Xhaçka travelled for London as part of the official Albanian Delegation, to attend the NATO Summit that will be held in the capital city of United Kingdom on 3rd - 4th December .

As soon as the Summit comes to an end, Minister Xhaçka will come back to Tirana. Meanwhile she is in a continuous communication with the National Civil Protection Agency for the postmath management situation.

Currently, 1.26% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is dedicated to the Defence sector and 14.42% of the Defense Fund will be used to modernize the Albanian Armed Forces.

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Do you need help due to natural disaster? Call for free 116 - 116!

Published: Tuesday, 03 December 2019 12:05

The Ministry of Defence through the National Civil Protection Agency makes available the green number:

116 -116

as the contact number for all civil emergencies, earthquakes, floods or fires.

Calling this number every citizen of the Republic of Albania affected by natural disasters can ask for help, be informed about caused damages and claim need for technical expertise, or report problems in the area affected by natural disasters.

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EU stands by Albanian people after the earthquake, Xhaçka grateful for life!

Published: Monday, 02 December 2019 13:15

780 experts from 14 countries, mainly from the European Union, part of the Civil Protection Mechanism, arrived in Albania a few hours after the earthquake to assist Albanian Search and Rescue (SAR) teams.

At the time that SAR operations were completed, some of them are proceeding to buildings inspections damaged by the earthquake.

The Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka thanked the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Albania, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, for the support given just at the first moments after the tragedy, enabling the activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and together with the United Nations sent to our country a team of experts led by Peter Glerum.

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Xhaçka thanks AAF servicemen: Our Civil Emergencies will be strengthened even more

Published: Sunday, 01 December 2019 10:39

Five days after the earthquake that killed 51 people, the Armed Forces are still on the ground helping citizens affected by the tragedy.

As the search and rescue operations have concluded, the Armed Forces have focused on logistic support, transporting food, clothing, and detergents to homeless people following the November 26 earthquake.

The Minister of Defense met with troops deployed at the premises of the “Niko Dovana” Stadium in Durrës. She thanked them for the dedication shown these days during Search and Rescue operations.

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