TIRANA, Dec 11/ATA/- The meeting of A5 countries’ Defense Ministers kicked off in Tirana today, with Albania chairing the US-Adriatic Charter initiative. The US was represented at the meeting by the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, Laura K. Cooper.
In her opening remarks, the Minister of Defense, Olta Xhaçka underlined that, “ during 2019 we have managed to organize a large number of activities.”
“There is sufficient political will to cooperate with each other. The role of the A5 is closely linked to the promotion of security sector reforms. Following the November 26 earthquake the Albania government supported by the partner countries managed to handle the disaster. Together we can face every challenge with confidence,”Minister Xhaçka said.
“The US stands by Albania in partnership with all countries of the region. Despite the earthquake we were able to meet with all the delegations and friends in the region,” the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, Laura K. Cooper said. //a.i/
