In his remarks, Peleshi expressed his gratitude to Laanet for the extraordinary diplomatic support of Estonia to Albania and the Albanian factor in the region.

Also, Peleshi praised Estonia as one of the countries siding with the necessity of integrating the Western Balkan countries into the European Union, considering the process of opening negotiations as essential for peace and security in the region.

The two Defense Ministers praised their respective contributions and participation over the years, with a significant number of troops, in missions led by NATO, the EU and the UN.

Interlocutors reaffirmed their position to continue to support any decision of the Alliance on Afghanistan, following the completion of the Resolute Support mission, as well as any other decision expected to be taken at the Brussels Summit, on NATO’s 2030 agenda.//a.i/