TIRANA, Nov 3 /ATA/ Strengthening regional cooperation in aeronautical search and rescue and coordinating cross-border operations were the main focus of the second 2026 meeting of the Regional Aeronautical Search and Rescue Advisory Committee (RASARAC), hosted by the National Search and Rescue Centre.
Deputy Defence Minister Blerina Abrazhda attended the meeting, highlighting Albania’s commitment to building a stronger search and rescue system, with enhanced capabilities and a more effective response.
She emphasised that strengthening this system is not only a national priority but also a shared regional and international responsibility.
Discussions focused on coordinating search and rescue operations, assessing the SAR capabilities and assets of member countries, and streamlining procedures for conducting cross-border operations.
As part of the event, the 28th meeting of the Expert Group and the 29th meeting of the RASARAC Member States’ Steering Board were also held.
The meeting precedes the inter-institutional aeronautical search and rescue exercise SAREX-2026, scheduled to take place tomorrow, with the aim of testing operational readiness and strengthening coordination between institutions in responding to emergency situations.
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