TIRANA, October 5/ATA/- Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi participated in the Ministerial of Defense in context of the “ADRION” initiative, which took place in Venice, Italy.
The ministers of defense appreciated the significance of the “ADRION” Initiative as a successful example of regional cooperation, based on inclusiveness, common values and the orientation of common interests to guarantee security and stability in the Adriatic-Ionian area.
They paid special attention to the importance of interaction and cooperation between the Naval Forces of this initiative, with the aim of increasing maritime security, humanitarian assistance, search and rescue, capacity building as well as supporting NATO and EU operations in the area of to ADRION.
During his speech, Minister Peleshi said that the Ministry of Defense and the Naval Force of our country are always engaged in strengthening cooperation in the region in order to face current and future challenges, promoting regional stability, security and peace.
“Albania will strongly engage to provide a safe environment and for wider stability in the Western Balkans and the common maritime spaces. The ADRION initiative is one of the mechanisms contributing to this objective. We must all continue to play an active role in addressing security challenges as well as issues of economic prosperity and political stability. This can only be done by working together”, emphasized Minister Peleshi.
In Venice, as part of the “ADRION” initiative, there is being held the “Regional Symposium of Naval Powers”, in which the Commanders of the Naval Forces of the member countries of this initiative participate.
“ADRION” is an initiative aimed at cooperation between the Naval Forces of Albania, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Montenegro and Slovenia./p.s./
