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Unexploded ordnance, Xhaçka: Within 2019 there will be no dangerous area in Albania

: Published: Tuesday, 05 June 2018 11:55

For more than 20 years, Suçi hotspot in Burrel has been one of the most dangerous sites due to unexploded ordnance.

The effectives of the Armed Forces Support Command EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) Company, for more than 1 month provided complete clearance of this area.

The Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka during the meeting with the EOD field personnel stated that 84 thousand square meters of terrain certified, clean and safe have been returned to the community.

Peacekeeping missions, 30 AAF effectives seen off by children

: Published: Sunday, 03 June 2018 11:34

The departure ceremony of the 8th Contingent, which one left this Friday from Vau i Dejës to Kabul, Afghanistan was very special and exciting. The children of the1st. Infantry Battalion staff in Vaun Dejës were the special visitors. They celebrated June the 1st with the military men and transmitted a lot of emotions in the ceremony of seeing 30 military effectives to Afghanistan off.

In his greeting speech, Deputy Defence Minister Koçi congratulated the children and expressed his pride that the Armed Forces are everywhere ready and work hard for a better future for the children.

Minister Xhaçka visits SHAPE: More troops to send on NATO missions

: Published: Friday, 01 June 2018 14:05

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka paid an official visit to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE). She was hosted by Four-Star General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, Commander of European Command and Supreme Allied Commander, Europe.

The purpose of this visit was to strengthen Albania's cooperation and the Allied Command Operations (ACO) and discussion on the strong commitment of our country in NATO operations.

Experts exchange ideas and experiences, anticipating the South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs' Forum, which will be held in Albania

: Published: Wednesday, 30 May 2018 13:39

Today, a group of experts from South East Europe Military Intelligence Chiefs' Forum - SEEMIC, held a meeting where they exchanged ideas and experiences regarding the forum that will be held on 10 October in Albania.

This activity, which will be attended by the Military Intelligence Chiefs of the Region, is organized in co-direction between the Regional Cooperation Council (RRC) and the Defence Intelligence and Security Agency (DISA). Defence Intelligence and Security Agency (DISA)

The first visit of an Albanian Defence Minister in Israel, Xhaçka: Ready for cooperation in the field of Security and Defence

: Published: Wednesday, 23 May 2018 21:00

Defence Minister Olta Xhaçka held a two-day official visit to Israel, the first one held by an Albanian Defence Minister to this country.

In Tel Aviv, Minister Xhaçka was welcomed by the Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman on an official ceremony.