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The business helps the flooded families. 40 tons of goods delivered at the special center of the Armed Forces

: Published: Friday, 22 December 2017 13:15

The business helps the flooded families. 40 tons of goods delivered at the special center of the Armed Forces

40 tones of food and other goods were deposited today at the Reception and Assistance Administration Center in support of families affected a few days ago by bad weather. Through this initiative, "Business Albania" forum, aims not only to help residents, but also to create a business tradition of helping the community in emergencies. The delivery of 30 tons of food for families, 10 tons of food for livestock and 10 tons of refrigerated food was made at a special ceremony, attended by: Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka, State Secretary for Enterprise Protection Sonila Qato, president of "Business Albania" Luan Bregasi and a group of business leaders in our country. The Minister Xhaçka, praised the initiative and ensured transparency in the distribution, in all areas affected by the floods.

Xhaçka: Investing in the future of the Armed Forces, the right investment for a safer Albania

: Published: Friday, 22 December 2017 11:35

At the end of the year, the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka held a meeting with the special structure of Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) of the Engineering Battalion in the Support Command. A contingent of this structure came back home a few days ago from Latvia, where since June this year, Albania is represented by its members, part of the NATO Mission.

During her speech, Minister Xhaçka congratulated the EOD structure as a very important part of the AAF for carrying out the mission responsibilities in Latvia and Mali.

Xhaçka appeals to Military Attachés: Greater engagement on projects with Allies

: Published: Wednesday, 20 December 2017 12:06

Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka had an end of year meeting with Albanian Military Attachés. In the meeting she asked their maximum engagement and attention for new cooperation projects with the countries where they are accredited. "Your role and work for the next year should focus even more on fostering joint projects between our country and the countries where you are carrying your mission, in order to strengthen the Armed Forces. Specializing our effectives and comparative advantage are two features that day by day are characterizing our Armed Forces, so your contribution and proactive role in terms of education and joint training will increase the quality of AF's performance" - said the Minister.

Military families provide aid to flood affected population, Xhaçka: AAF engaged in the post-emergency management phase

: Published: Sunday, 17 December 2017 12:36

Not only the Armed Forces, but also their families have come together to help flood affected people. Through an initiative undertaken by the AAF, by means of a financial contribution, they have assisted more than 200 families. Assistance, which consists of clothing, food, detergents and monetary value, will be distributed to families who need support during these difficult days.

Minister Xhaçka brings together the Ambassadors of the European Union: Thank you for supporting us

: Published: Friday, 15 December 2017 13:38

At the Center for the Reception and Administration of Aids regarding the recent floods at Support Command, the first aids from abroad have started to arrive. Up to now, besides the neighboring countries that have provided assistance, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has also responded positively to some European Union member states through the Emergency Response Coordination Center (ERCC).

At the Center for the Reception and Administration of Aids (at Support Command) for the recent floods were the Defense Minister Olta Xhaçka and the diplomatic representatives of these countries. They closely saw the aids received from their countries, and met with some of the effectives engaged in coping with flooding. Minister Xhaçka thanked the representatives of the countries that provided assistance to face this situation and praised the engagement of Albanian military, not only during the most difficult days but also in the post-management phase.