Kingji emphasized that the conference is a good opportunity to discuss issues related to regional military cooperation, in order to promote peace, security and prosperity in the region and beyond.

“With my counterparts and colleagues from the Armed Forces of the countries of the region, we discussed the efforts and achievements so far, as well as the common objectives to promote the CSA forum of the Balkan countries. It was a pleasure to host all the chiefs of staff of the initiative, which is an indication of their commitment to harness the existing mechanisms in the interest of increasing military cooperation,” Kingji said.
“Joint exercises and trainings top the agenda of the forum, where mutual understanding and tolerance are distinctive and formative elements of this initiative. Work with the counterparts of the member countries of the initiative, to expand the areas of cooperation is built on these basis”, said Kingji.
The Chief of Staff of the AF said that “the common goal of this initiative is to create communication bridges, increase understanding and build mutual trust in the interest of regional security and stability.”
“The fact that our country holds the chairmanship of this forum is seen as a good opportunity for increasing these goals and for contributing to regional peace, security and stability,” Kingji emphasized.
“During the conference we discussed the topic “Engagement of youth in security and defense issues: Involving young people in defense and security issues to promote innovation and address the challenges of recruiting and retaining military personnel. This topic is relevant and poses a challenge for all the countries of the region. During the conference, the Chiefs of Staff contributed inputs, insights, perspectives and best practices from countries and their armed forces,” said Kingji.
“During the chairmanship of this initiative by the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania, all measures were taken to ensure successful organization of the conference, representing the country and Armed Forces with dignity and seriousness. Army personnel directed and coordinated the meetings of the coordinating group and working subgroups. The outputs of these efforts were approved today by the Chiefs of Staff of the Balkan countries,” Kingji said.
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