Hybrid CoE – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:34:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Representatives of European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats on first visit to Albania https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/10/22/representatives-of-european-centre-of-excellence-for-countering-hybrid-threats-on-first-visit-to-albania/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/10/22/representatives-of-european-centre-of-excellence-for-countering-hybrid-threats-on-first-visit-to-albania/#respond Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:22:26 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=247487 TIRANA, Oct 22 /ATA/ –  The National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) hosted Tuesday the visiting representatives of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE) on their first official visit to Albania.

This visit comes after Albania’s accession to the Hybrid CoE on June 13, 2024, becoming the 36th participating member state in this network-based international organization countering hybrid threats.

Albania’s Hybrid CoE membership represents the country’s strong commitment to tackle hybrid threats and to enhance cooperation with NATO and EU member states.

The purpose of the visit was to present the activities of the Hybrid CoE and exchange experiences on dealing with hybrid threats, including disinformation, cybercrime and sabotage. The meeting focused on ways to boost capacities and public awareness of hybrid threats in order to bolster national defense against these global challenges.

Albania’s Hybrid CoE membership is a strategic opportunity for the country to strengthen its national capacities, access the international expertise and benefit from international cooperation on hybrid threats.

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]]> https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/10/22/representatives-of-european-centre-of-excellence-for-countering-hybrid-threats-on-first-visit-to-albania/feed/ 0 FM Hasani: Membership of European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, Albania’s commitment to common security https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/06/13/fm-hasani-membership-of-european-centre-of-excellence-for-countering-hybrid-threats-albanias-commitment-to-common-security/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2024/06/13/fm-hasani-membership-of-european-centre-of-excellence-for-countering-hybrid-threats-albanias-commitment-to-common-security/#respond Thu, 13 Jun 2024 19:16:38 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=237328 TIRANA, June 13 /ATA/ – Albania has officially joined NATO allies and EU member states to become the 36th member of the Helsinki European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE).

During his visit to Finland, the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Igli Hasani signed the Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday, hailing Albania’s membership as a milestone in the country’s commitment to the common security with the NATO allies and the European Union member states.

“This is a milestone in our collective effort to develop strategies that address the complex challenges of hybrid threats and protect our democracies. Together, we are building a more secure and resilient future for the Euro-Atlantic region,” Foreign Minister Hasani said.

According to the Director of the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats, Teija Tiilikainen, Albania’s accession completes membership process of all NATO member states for a unified approach to hybrid threats.

On the second day of his visit to Finland, Foreign Minister Hasani held a meeting with Albania-Finland friendship group at Finnish parliament.

Albania’s diplomacy chief said Albania is grateful to Finland for the staunch support for EU’s enlargement policy and integration of the Western Balkans into the bloc.

Hasani also delivered a speech at the Paasikivi Society about vital role of the European integration in the stability and prosperity of the Western Balkans.

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