TIRANA, Aug 11 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama highlighted on Monday the investments made in modernizing military infrastructure according to NATO standards.
Rama shared images on social media of the Armed Forces Academy’s multifunctional project, developed by the globally renowned firm “Bofill Taller de Arquitectura.” The design showcases a contemporary architectural concept that integrates academic, training, sports, logistics, and command spaces to upgrade the campus in line with NATO standards.
Prime Minister Rama stated, “The modernization of military infrastructure through investments by the Albanian government is impacting every cell of the Armed Forces, based on the most advanced standards of the Alliance.”
He stated that investment in human capital “continues to be a key priority for the government, demonstrated by a notable rise in applications for the upcoming season, with 1,634 young individuals expressing interest in Bachelor programs.”
The new campus of the Armed Forces Academy spans an area of 10 hectares.
The campus will entail an academic building, dormitory, a health center, a cinema, a gym, an indoor swimming pool, sports fields, and outdoor military training facilities such as shooting ranges, a running track, a climbing tower, and more.
The new academy is set to start with 300 students and launch new programs, including artificial intelligence. It will provide joint degrees in certain disciplines with the Polytechnic University and establish collaborations with academies from NATO allied nations.
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