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Albanian peacekeepers return home from Afghanistan

TIRANA, June 20 /ATA/ – Sixth contingent of Albanian troops from the Special Forces battalion and the 13th contingent of troops from second infantry battalion returned back home Saturday night after completing their peacekeeping mission as part of NATO’s Resolute Support mission in Kabul, Afghanistan.

The news was announced by the Defence Minister Niko Peleshi, who shared a collection of pictures showing the welcome ceremony at Mother Teresa international airport.

“Welcome back home! Sixth contingent of Special Forces battalion and 13th contingent of second infantry battalion return after participation in NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Kabul, Afghanistan,” Peleshi said.

Albania continues to contribute to NATO-led peacekeeping missions.

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