The embankment of Vjosa begins. Xhaçka: time for a new standard in preventing emergencies
- Published: Wednesday, 07 November 2018 17:07
The Armed Forces, supported by Fier Municipality, are strengthening the embankment of Vjosa River, rehabilitating within a few weeks the first 3.5 kilometres of this embankment.
The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka, inspecting the work being done, stressed that such projects not only reduce large bills in emergencies, but at the same time set a new standard in preventing the consequences due to bad weather.

South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs' Conference, Koçi: Cyber-attacks, increasingly widespread, dynamic and clandestine
- Published: Wednesday, 07 November 2018 13:21
The "South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs' Conference (SEEMIC), in cooperation with the Defense Intelligence and Security Agency (DISA), and the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), was held today in Tirana.
Present at this meeting, the Deputy Defence Minister, Mr. Petro Koçi said that: "Given our common history, our common culture and values as well as a common geostrategic position, Albania attaches great importance to SEEMIC, as well as our cooperation with NATO and the USA. By acting together sustainably, we contribute to peace and security in our part of the world”.

The AAF in action for extinguishing the fire in Përrenjas
- Published: Monday, 05 November 2018 17:51
The Effectives of the 2nd Infantry Battalion (b2kFT) and the Commando Battalion of the Land Force responded immediately to the request of the General Directorate of Civil Emergencies for the situation created by a powerful fire that has effected since the early hours of the morning, a forested area at Rrajcë village in Përrenjas.
The troops left Tirana at 04:00 AM and started immediately the operation for extinguishing the fire.

The promotion ceremony for the two generals is held, Xhaçka: Meritocracy and creating equal opportunities our non-negotiable priorities
- Published: Friday, 02 November 2018 19:37
On the premises of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, was held the promotion ceremony for Brigadier General Albert Mullai and Major General Nazmi Cahani.
The Defence Minister attending this ceremony, stated that the two generals have shown prominent professionalism, integrity and dedication throughout their work.

The Romanian Parliament applauses Minister Xhaçka: Albania, a factor of stability in the region
- Published: Thursday, 01 November 2018 13:08
The Romanian Parliament applauds Albania and appreciates its role as a factor of stability throughout the Western Balkans region.
Invited by her Romanian counterpart, Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka paid an official visit to Romania where she was received at a special meeting by Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă, Defence Minister Mihai Fifor, representatives of Romania's National Security and Defence Commission, while attending the plenary session of the Romanian Parliament.

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