Xhaçka at NATO Joint Command reconfirms the open door policy and cooperation in the region

Published: Wednesday, 06 March 2019 13:47

Albania is once again assessed for its key role in the security and stability in the Western Balkans. The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka paid a working visit at Allied Joint Force Command, Naples, where she was welcomed by the Commander of this force, Admiral James Foggo, who is at the same time Commander of the US Naval Forces for Europe and Africa. The Western Balkans is one of the areas of responsibility of the Joint Force Command in Naples.

During the meeting, the Defence Minister underlined the strategic leadership of NATO in the South of the Alliance as a crucial contribution to peace and stability in this area of the Alliance.

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AAF starting the learning and teaching campaign in High Schools, Xhaçka: Extraordinary Career Opportunity

Published: Sunday, 24 February 2019 11:43

The opportunity to make a career in the Armed Forces will be in the focus of the Albanian youth. The Ministry of Defense launched from Fier the open - air teaching and learning campaign aimed at familiarizing the youth with the opportunities that the Armed Forces provide in terms of employment, studying, and serving abroad.

The opening of the campaign in "Perikli Ikonomi" High School in Fier was also attended by Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, who at the outset praised the work of the Armed Forces, even though often invisible.

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Xhaçka meets new recruits: Opening of Armed Forces to women, a necessity

Published: Tuesday, 19 February 2019 15:30

143 youngsters left today for the Troop School in Bunavi, where for about three months they will go through the Basic Individual Training. It is the first stage before taking the enlistment oath as the newest soldiers and sailors of the Armed Forces.

At the seeing off ceremony the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, appraised the choice of these youngsters to joining the Armed Forces.

 

 

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UN team assessment visit on the declared capabilities of the AAF

Published: Tuesday, 05 February 2019 17:57

An UN team has conducted an assessment visit to the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania on the declared capabilities of the AAF in the UN system to engage and use if required in UN led missions.

The assessment team comprised of UN personnel and the European Command of American Forces was introduced through a presentation at the General Staff, with the capacities and capabilities of the AAF to contribute to possible UN led missions.

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Land Force Commander assignment, Xhaçka: Commitment and professionalism are rewarded

Published: Saturday, 02 February 2019 11:05

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka stated today that the appreciation of dedicated professionals and people is the working motto in Armed Forces. The Minister attended the handing over ceremony of Commanders of the Land Force. Brigadier General Albert Mullai took over the task of Commander of Land Force replacing Major General Nazmi Cahani, who held this post for more than three years.

"Tireless work, dedication, professionalism will always be rewarded. This is the motto of our work, it is the motto of my work, the objective of my work is the objective we set ourselves and it is a non-negotiable standard that we will apply in all AF structures.

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