Minister Kodheli hosts an iftar dinner for Muslim believers in the Armed Forces

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the Defence Minister, Mimi Kodheli hosted an iftar dinner for Muslim believers, part of Special Forces, Commando Forces and Military Police of the Armed Forces.

Accompanied by the Land Force Commander, Brigadier General Nazmi Cahani and the commanders of these three forces, which she regards as the elite of the Armed Forces, Minister Kodheli congratulated the believers for the sacrifice and wished them a light and acceptable fast. "This month, very important for you, it is a month that you demonstrate a strength of faith, character and will that ennobles you, and of course, as it makes better everyone who believes in you and in your strength.

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Armed Forces defeat fire in Herraj village, Zall-Herr Administrative Unit

Today, about 35 forces and 4 vehicles, among which an ambulance, from the Land Force Commando Battalion responded in real time to the situation created by fire in the village of Herraj, in the Zall - Herr Administrative Unit.

Immediately upon receiving the order from the Joint Operations Center at 14:20 the "commando" troops under the guidance of the Deputy Commander of the Battalion Major Melsi Hysa, set off to the scene, where, after having contacted the local government representatives, they immediately started the operation against the fire.

After about two hours of fighting against the fire, the commando forces have managed to put the situation under control and around 16:30 returned to their military unit.

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Armed Forces deploy 2 contingents to Afghanistan

In the Ministry of Defense was held the ceremony to see off two contingents of the Armed Forces to the NATO military operation, Resolute Support Mission, in Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan.

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Defence, Ms. Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, force commanders, Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in our country, Sinan Cem Baş, the Italian Defence Attaché in Tirana, as representatives of the two countries under whose command the Albanian servicemen will be.

 

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Minister Kodheli receives members from the Royal College of Defence Studies in United Kingdom

The Defence Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli received the teaching staff members and students of the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom, who are paying a visit lasting a few days in our country.

Minister Kodheli welcomed the attendees to our country.

Their visit to our country is part of the curriculum of this college, and in this regard, Minister Kodheli shared with them her views on international security issues and the role of Albania in terms of these challenges.

Minister Kodheli opened her speech with the decisions taken by the NATO Summit held this week in Brussels, emphasizing the Alliance's participation in the international coalition against ISIS, and the fairer division of responsibilities among member states.

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Minister Kodheli at NATO Summit in Brussels

The Albanian delegation headed by the Prime Minister, Edi Rama, having in its composition also the Minister of Defense, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ditmir Bushati, attended the Summit of NATO member countries, which was held in Brussels.

During the proceedings of this summit, which took place at NATO's new Headquarters, the leaders of the Alliance made important decisions on the fight against terrorism, and a fairer division of responsibilities among member states.

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