TIRANA, Jan 31 /ATA/ – By Maela Marini/ Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi, said on Tuesday that Albania’s membership in the European Civil Protection Mechanism is a great news because it is a piece of Albania’s EU accession.
During the discussion in the Security Committee of the draft law “On the ratification of the agreement with the European Union, on the participation of Albania in the civil protection mechanism,” Peleshi informed that this is a mechanism of the EU member states, but it is open to other countries provided that they meet all the criteria.
“We have met all the criteria in record time. Today we have received approval for membership in the European Civil Protection Mechanism. This is a piece of Albania’s EU accession, so one of the structures, which is the Civil Protection structure, has already joined the EU. This is a great news for Albania,” said Peleshi.
Peleshi emphasized that apart from the benefits, membership in this mechanism is based on the solidarity of all countries but also the efficient use of resources.
“We will also there to contribute whenever necessary, especially in neighboring countries such as Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia,” he said.
While reviewing some additions and changes to the law “On military career in the Armed Forces,” Peleshi said that “elite athletes are not our invention.”
“In some NATO countries, elite athletes receive honorary ranks, as in the case of Italy and Greece. They provided a great contribution elevating the name of Albania and the image and dignity of the FA,” he added.
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