Minister Kodheli honors the Italian Defence Attaché
- Published: Tuesday, 27 June 2017 16:35
The Ministry of Defence organized a ceremony on the occasion of the termination of the duty of the Italian Defence Attaché in our country, Colonel Luciano Palcani.
Attending this ceremony were the Defense Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces Brigadier General Dedë Prenga, Italian Ambassador in our country, Mr. Alberto Cutillo and other guests.
In her speech, Defense Minister, Mrs. Mimi Kodheli appreciated the contribution of Colonel Palcani in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and highly valued the relations between Albania and Italy, which she considered excellent: "I am happy that I collaborate with you and we really had a close cooperation. Italy has been, and I am sure, will continue to be one of our most strategic NATO Allies. I wish you the best and thank you for everything you personally and your Minister did. "
Media announcement
- Published: Sunday, 25 June 2017 12:10
The Ministry of Defense and the General Staff of the Armed Forces guarantee the public opinion that in accordance with the country's Constitution and the Electoral Code were taken all the measures concerning the Armed Forces.
“Cougar” Air Force Crew back home, after participating in Multinational Exercises in Germany
- Published: Tuesday, 20 June 2017 14:02
In the Air Force Facility in Farka, was held today the return ceremony of “Cougar” helicopter Air Force crew, which was part of the Saber Junction 17 and Combined Resolve VIII multinational exercises that took place in Germany under the direction of the United States of America.
Attending the ceremony were the Deputy Minister of Defense, Petro Koçi, General Staff Director, Brigadier General General Tonin Marku, Air Force Commander Brigadier General Vladimir Avdiaj, directors and officers from the Ministry of Defense and General Staff, as well as friends and relatives of the returned crew.
In his opening speech the Deputy Minister Koçi on his and the Defense Minister behalf, Mimi Kodheli, expressed the satisfaction for the safe return of the crew. Also, Koçi expressed appreciation for the highest considerations that the crew received from the organizing parties and the USA.
The Armed Forces construct the bridge in Viçidol
- Published: Sunday, 18 June 2017 13:15
The Effectives of the Armed Forces Engineering Battalion completed the construction of a bailey bridge in the village of Viçidol, in the Municipality of Tropoja, which inhabitants crossed for about 30 years by primitive means.
At the finalization of the works for the construction of the bridge was also present the Defense Minister Mrs. Mimi Kodheli, who said that the response of the Ministry of Defense and of the Armed Forces came in record time after receiving the request from the Mayor.
Albania deploys the First Contingent in the NATO Group-Battalion in Latvia
- Published: Wednesday, 14 June 2017 15:00
The Support Command facility hosted today the ceremony of sending the first contingent of EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) to the NATO operational mission within the framework of the Enhanced Forward Presence in Latvia.
Attending the ceremony were the Minister of Defense, Mimi Kodheli, the Commander of the Support Command Colonel Ardian Bali, Commanders of the General Staff and Defense Ministry as well as family members and relatives of EOD members.
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