TIRANA, April 14 /ATA/ – Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, met Albania’s Defence Minister Ermal Nufi at the Alliance’s headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday, commending Albania’s contribution to collective security.
During the meeting, Rutte highlighted Albania’s continued commitment to NATO and its role in strengthening the Alliance’s security framework. Discussions also covered ongoing support for Ukraine amid recent security developments, as well as the situation in the Western Balkans.
Both sides underlined Albania’s role as a NATO member in promoting regional stability and security, particularly in the Western Balkans.
In a post on the social media, Defence Minister Nufi described the talks as “direct and highly productive,” focusing on current security challenges and Albania’s growing role within the Alliance. He reiterated that Albania remains a committed contributor to collective defence, participating alongside Allies in peacekeeping missions and key international operations.
Nufi added that continued support from NATO partners remains essential to strengthening Albania’s defence capabilities and enhancing operational readiness.
Earlier in the day, Defence Minister also met with military and civilian personnel serving in the country’s NATO mission in Brussels.
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