TIRANA, February 20 /ATA/ Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi received today the Albanian search and rescue teams that served in the earthquake-hit areas in Turkey.
In a post on social media, Peleshi said that the Albanian search and rescue teams in Turkey showed that Albania is a contributing country within the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
He said that the mission in Turkey showed that Albania successfully passed the first test, as part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism.
“The sacrifice and work of the Albanian search and rescue teams in the earthquake areas in Turkey showed that Albania is not only a beneficiary of the Allies’ support, but also an unsparing contributor to emergency situations. Our forces in the solidarity mission showed that Albania successfully passed the first test as part of the European Civil Protection Mechanism. Thank you to the boys and girls who made us proud again!” wrote Peleshi.
Albania sent a total of 73 members of the search and rescue forces, doctors, but also members of the Armed Forces, to help Turkey in its efforts to rescue as many people alive under the rubble. /gj.m/r.e/p.s./
