Albania and Kosovo further intensify cooperation in the field of defense. Minister Niko Peleshi and his counterpart, Armend Mehaj signed the cooperation agreement in Prishtina.

During the joint meeting, the Minister of Defense of Albania, Niko Peleshi, guaranteed the Minister of Kosovo for the unstinting support of Albania, both politically and technically. “All the experience that Albania has on the path of full integration into NATO will continue to be fully transmitted to our Kosovar brothers,” said after the meeting, Minister Niko Peleshi.

Minister Peleshi congratulated the Kosovo Security Forces for engaging in the first peacekeeping mission abroad, along with American colleagues in Kuwait.

Speaking about the most important exercise “Defender Europe 2021”, Minister Peleshi said that it is very good news for both countries that the US and NATO partners gave with the selection for the development of this exercise.

Defense Minister Niko Peleshi said that the full membership of the countries of the region in the NATO Alliance means more security.

“We strongly hope that the time has come for the Republic of Kosovo, with the help of allied, partner and friendly countries, to overcome all the barriers that prevent it from moving forward on the unstoppable Euro-Atlantic path. The full integration of the Balkans into NATO means more security, stability and democracy not only for these countries, but also for the Alliance. Moreover, integration is a common dream of the peoples of the Balkans, who deserve to be rewarded for their sacrifices “, said the Minister of Defense of Albania, Niko Peleshi.

At the end of the meeting, Minister Peleshi invited his counterpart for a visit to Tirana, while expressing his personal commitment to open a new and very intensive chapter of cooperation in the field of defense that will continue with the implementation of joint planned activities. 

The Minister of Defense of Kosovo, Armend Mehaj said that the challenges in our environment are similar in the field of security.

“As two brothers, we discussed common interests in the field of security and defense of our two countries. The role of Albania is very important in the development of the responsibilities of our countries and in the achievements so far in the field of security and defense of Kosovo. The challenges in our security environment  and our strategic objectives are similar,” he said.

/Klara Ruci/