TIRANA, Jan  20 /ATA/ Minister of Defense, Niko Peleshi, participated in the meeting of the Contact Group for the Defense of Ukraine that took place at the Air Base in Ramstein, Germany on January 20, 2023.

This was the eighth meeting of ministers and chiefs of staff of over 50 countries of the world as well as of Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian aggression against Ukraine.

The meeting presided over by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III focused on continuation of military assistance to Ukraine, as well as other security issues facing NATO Allies and Partners.

In his remarks, Minister Peleshi praised the Ukrainian people for their courage and determination, as well as the government’s leadership, as it marks one year since the start of the war.

Also, Minister Peleshi expressed his condolences to the Ukrainian Minister for the lives lost in the recent Russian attacks on the Ukrainian people.

Minister Peleshi mentioned the contribution that Albania has offered to Ukraine, adding that another significant support package is in process.

The Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) is an initiative of the US Secretary of Defense that brings together allies and partners from around the world to discuss the cooperation and security challenges that must be addressed as a result of the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

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