TIRANA, Aug 6 /ATA/ – Albania and Israel have reaffirmed their partnership on cybersecurity, with officials from both countries meeting in Tirana for a workshop focused on strengthening technical cooperation and exchanging best practices.
In his remarks at the event, the Director of Albania’s National Authority for Cybersecurity (AKSK), Igli Tafa, emphasized the importance of deepening cooperation with Israeli partners, describing it as a key component in building a sustainable and integrated cybersecurity system in Albania.
Tafa praised Israel’s support and expertise in shaping strategies and developing operational capacities, calling the partnership a successful model of cooperation serving national security interests.
Israeli Ambassador to Albania, Galit Peleg, highlighted the need for mutual trust and collaboration in confronting digital threats, reaffirming Israel’s commitment to supporting Albania in this domain.
The workshop included representatives from key Albanian institutions such as the General Prosecutor’s Office, Ministry of Defense, Parliament, State Police, High Judicial Council, NAIS, INSTAT, and the Financial Supervisory Authority.
Participants exchanged experiences, addressed current challenges, and explored practical measures to strengthen incident response mechanisms.
The event reaffirmed both countries’ vision and commitment to a long-term bilateral partnership aimed at fostering a safer, more resilient, and trustworthy digital environment for Albanian citizens and institutions.
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