New recruitments, winners depart to Bunavi
- Published: Tuesday, 29 March 2016 18:19
The 370 youths winners of the physical, intellectual and psychological tests of the new recruitment campaign for active soldiers/sailors in the Albanian Armed Forces are departing to the Troop School in Bunavi. The 370 youths were seen off by the Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Petro Koçi and Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Jeronim Bazo, at a ceremony held in the main square of the garrison "Skanderbeg".
Teachers and students of the Secondary Military School "Skanderbeg" commemorated the 71 - anniversary of its creation. The event, held at the National History Museum, was attended by Deputy Minister of Defence Mr. Petro Koci, and ex - students of this school, already known in public life.
Minister of Defence, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli held a meeting with the ambassador of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Talat Salem Radwan. This meeting takes place in very important moment, when international community has been attacked by the terroristic elements that have occurred in some of the biggest world capital cities. Both authorities discussed about the possible ways of cooperation and exchange of experience, especially in the field of intelligence. During their meeting Minister Kodheli and ambassador of Saudi Arabia Mr. Talat Salem Radwan also shared their views regarding the violent extremism and terrorism.
Lieutenant General Hodges: Albania is a quite loyal member of NATO. I'm proud that military personnel are closely cooperating with the US military in various operations. 
After the prearranged welcoming, Minister Kodheli announced the reopening of Defense Attaché Office in Tirana.
