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“Holidays Need Love”, Xhaçka with the children of Infant House “Hannah and Rozafa”

: Published: Thursday, 28 December 2017 17:33

Children who have lost their parental care or are in danger of losing it are not left alone to celebrate this new year's eve. The Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka joined the initiative of the Ministry of Health and Social Care, "Holidays Need Love", to celebrate together with the vulnerable part of the society. Minister Xhaxha chose to celebrate with the smallest children in the Infant House "Hannah and Rozafa" in Tirana, who unfortunately lack parental love.

Minister Xhaçka shared some affection and warmth on these festive days. She distributed gifts for these children, and she also participated in a show with animators and the most beloved characters for the little ones.

Awarded the “Medal of Gratitude” to the Armed Forces Wind Band

: Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2017 19:36

On the New Year's Eve, the Armed Forces Orchestra (OFFA) was awarded the "Medal of Gratitude" by the Municipality of Tirana. In the presence of dozens of art lovers and sympathizers, the Armed Forces Orchestra performed on the "Scanderbeg" Square the most famous parts.

Present at this event, the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka thanked the OFFA and expressed her appreciation. "The medal of gratitude that is awarded to you today is an expression of gratitude and reverence, for which we as Armed Forces are absolutely very grateful. But you who are the face of the Army have long found the key to the hearts of all Albanians", - said Minister Xhaçka.

The Armed Forces build two "bailey" bridges in Delvina and Dropull

: Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2017 12:00

The Armed Forces have completed the construction of two other "bailey" bridges, one in the village of Vana in the Municipality of Delvina and the other in the Municipality of Dropulli.

In the village of Vana Delvina, the Support Command Officers repaired 21 meters of existing bridge and constructed an additional 12 meters, leading to 33 meters the length of this bridge, which bears a weight of about 15 tons.

The construction of this bridge was vital for about 1000 inhabitants of this area, enabling the connection to Delvina - Saranda national axis.

Celebrating with the families of the military in missions, Xhaçka: Proud for your parents

: Published: Monday, 25 December 2017 14:56

This weekend, 153 effectives of the Armed Forces will miss the celebration dinners with their families. But for some moments, the Albanian effectives engaged in international missions were close to their families on the eve of the holidays. On the festive meeting organized by the Ministry of Defense, they had the opportunity to see and communicate with their family members through live videos from the bases they serve.

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, considering the AF as a big family, said that this was precisely why she chose to celebrate with family members of effectives on missions abroad.

Xhaçka: We will increase our presence by 60% in Afghanistan in 2018

: Published: Saturday, 23 December 2017 13:21

"We will increase our presence by 60% in Afghanistan in 2018," said the Defense Minister, Olta Xhaçka during reception ceremony of the 6th Contingent that completed the mission in Kabul and at the same time the departing ceremony of the 3rd Contingent on mission in Herat, Afghanistan.

"This is a moment that makes us feel proud of our achievements and contribution that the AAF provide to support our allies in establishing peace, security and help return to normal a very hot spot in the globe. Such ceremonies, as seeing off the contingents to the next missions, always carry an added value, the increase of experience, the raise of the professionalism of our troops in the theater of operations. We remain committed to continue contributing by increasing on 60% our presence in Afghanistan for 2018, thus responding positively to President Trump's new strategy on Afghanistan. Representation in these missions has now become a symbol of professionalism and dedication of our military", - said the Defense Minister.