The Head of State conveyed his congratulations to Admiral Vandier for his leadership, commitment, vision, and professionalism demonstrated at the helm of the Allied Transformation Command.

This meeting takes place nearly a month after the NATO Summit in The Hague, which Begaj described as historic for the future of the North Atlantic Alliance and a clear guarantee that NATO will be stronger, more united, and more cohesive.

In line with the resolutions of the Hague Summit, President Begaj reiterated Albania’s pledge to steadily raise its defense and security budget until 2035 and to ensure NATO is equipped with the required capabilities.

President Begaj praised the contributions of NATO missions in Kosovo and Bosnia – Herzegovina, emphasizing the importance of their presence in the region, as the security and stability of the Western Balkans are crucial not only for the region itself but also for Europe.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the Head of State reaffirmed the important mission of this command in modernizing, transforming, and adapting NATO to address today’s threats and the challenges of the future.

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