10 years NATO Member, Xhaçka: Albania, strategic asset in the region
- Published: Thursday, 28 March 2019 21:33
A decade after NATO membership, Albania has managed to be a reliable partner and a strategic asset in the region for the North Atlantic Alliance. These were the introducing words, that Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka addressed the representatives from member countries of the Alliance, invited to a gala evening that precedes some activities which will be held on March 29th on the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Albania's Membership in NATO.
“10 years ago Albania was accepted as a member of the largest military Alliance that history has ever known. Today, a decade later, I am very proud that we have not only justified that expectation, but thanks to our work and contribution, we have managed to become a reliable partner and strategic asset for the Alliance in the region. A partner that is not only working to fulfill its obligations towards NATO, but that for the past 10 years has repeatedly shown that it is willing and able to compensate with dedication and professionalism even those that can be considered as absences or limitations”, - emphasized during the welcoming speech the Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka.
Albania 10 years in NATO, representatives from 29 NATO countries will gather in Tirana
- Published: Tuesday, 26 March 2019 10:51
On 1 April 2009, Albania becomes a full member NATO country. The 2019 coincides with the 10th Anniversary of our country's membership in the Alliance. During the week that precede the official membership date, under the auspices of the Ministry of Defence will be introduced high-level activities, regional and NATO Seminars and Joint Exercises.
Not denouncing the arsonists on time, makes us all responsible
- Published: Monday, 25 March 2019 13:45
The Ministry of Defence and the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies are following with concern the unusual situation of recent days when dozens of fires have covered multiple areas, in some administrative units in almost all prefectures.
From March 3 to this day, i.e. in 22 days, there have been detected 69 fires, which have burned 167 hectares, pastures, orchards and forests, considered as protected areas, resulting in enormous consequences such as in economy as well as in the environment.
According to the analysis performed by the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies, in all cases, this situation, which, I repeat, is unusual for the season is deliberately triggered. All fires have been ignited by humans, aiming at the burning of shrubs, thorns and dried herbs for the opening of new land for pastures or the creation of construction sites.
55 years Archive of Armed Forces, Xhaçka: Guardian of Historical Memory
- Published: Thursday, 21 March 2019 16:21
The Central Archive of the Armed Forces (CAAF) marks the 55th Anniversary of Foundation , by recording 516 archival funds and a 35 million-sheet records . Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, who was present at the ceremony organized at the premises of the National Museum, described the Archives as guardian of historical memory and values of the Armed Forces.
20th Anniversary of EOD, Xhaçka: AF are irreplaceable, Gërdec is testimony of this role
- Published: Wednesday, 20 March 2019 15:36
Two decades since the creation of the first group for the disposal of excessive and dangerous ammunition, EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) presents an extraordinary work balance. Over 1000 ha of cleared surface from unexploded ordnance, on and underground. Over 55,000 tons of disposed ammunition, of various types and calibers. 15 certified warehouses and participation in international missions, such as ALTHEA in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUTM Mali, and the NATO Group - Battalion in Latvia.
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