TIRANA, April 4/ATA/ On the 76th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, April 4, Albania’s Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu stated today that, “Albania is a key factor in NATO’s security architecture,” appreciated Vengu.
He considered Albania’s engagement throughout these years in the Alliance a journey of dedication and contribution to the Euro-Atlantic security.
The minister emphasized that Albania is a member of a large family that turns 76 today.
“April 4 – Albania 16 years in the NATO. Proud of standing by our allies in the mission to update our defense systems. At present, Albania has the best-paid army in the region, with new combat and strategic capacities, investments in infrastructure and the military industry,” he added.
Currently, Albania takes part in NATO missions with 262 troops in Germany, Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Bulgaria, South Sudan, Latvia, the Aegean Sea, Iraq, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Kingdom.
Albania’s membership in NATO on April 1, 2009, is considered one of the most important historical achievements for the country and for all Albanian nation. /m.m//a.f/p.s./
