TIRANA, Dec 19 /ATA/ Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu engaged in an open discussion with young participants in the Ministry of Defense’s Internship Program, highlighting the vital importance of human capital in developing a modern and resilient defense system.
During the discussion, Minister Vengu emphasized that defense relies not only on technological capacities and systems but fundamentally on people, knowledge, and visionary decision-making.
He highlighted the importance of independent thinking and intellectual courage in a rapidly changing field, recognizing the contribution of young people as a source of new ideas, fresh perspectives, and ambition to play an active role in shaping solutions.
The Minister also highlighted the diverse profile of the group of interns, who represented a mosaic of disciplines ranging from the exact sciences to the humanities, as well as varied academic experiences both inside and outside the country.
According to him, the return of young people educated abroad to contribute to the country represents an added value for institutions and for the defense sector as a whole.
In closing, Vengu stressed that as Albania’s defense industry grows and the country reinforces its role within NATO, the demand for skilled, dedicated young professionals becomes ever more critical.
He emphasized that investing in human capital is a direct investment in national security and in the country’s shared future.
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