Defence Minister Ermal Nufi has rejected interpretations of his remarks reported by international media outlet POLITICO, insisting that Albania has not proposed postponing the next NATO summit or holding it virtually.

Nufi said Albania had already begun preparations to host the summit in Tirana, in line with the alliance’s decision. He clarified that his reference to a virtual meeting concerned only how allied leaders could determine the summit date, without meeting in person for that purpose.

Meanwhile, NATO will announce the date after the alliance determines it and communicates it officially. Nufi stressed that Albania remained committed to hosting the summit in Tirana and that any other interpretation of his remarks did not reflect the country’s official position.

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