This was an important event aimed at improving response capacities to cyber incidents in the Western Balkans.

The two-day conference brought together professionals from across the region, CERT/CSIRT representatives and field experts to share best practices and strengthen cross-border cooperation.

At a time when cyber threats are increasing in complexity and scale, Deputy Minister Tola emphasized the significance of being coordinated and well-prepared.

“BalkanSecure 2.0” aims to create a strong and united community to face cyber security challenges.

Thanks to the support of Sense Cyber ​​Research Center, Chevening Alumni Kosovo and FCDO of the United Kingdom, this collaboration offers the opportunity for a safer Western Balkans. /r.e/a.f/p.s./

Deputy Minister of Defense Dorian Tola presented the two draft laws.

He told the committee that the two draft laws focus on things like development of capacities and forces, the general military options against possible threats, the strengthening of military and stability instruments, as well as the harmonization with the dynamics, policies and plans in the context of NATO and the EU.

He stated that special attention in the Strategy will be given to the development of critical defense capacities.

“The draft laws focus on building of ground-based air defense capacities and operational capabilities of mobile stationary systems for the detection and neutralization of unmanned aerial vehicles, for the protection of the population, critical infrastructure and military installations of the country. Further on, these draft laws foresee strengthening with unmanned flying capacities (drones), through increased education and technical and professional training of selected and trained personnel to be ready for any task and mission. While, the capacity building of the light infantry battalion group continues to constitute the key objective as a commitment to the Alliance”, said Tola.

He added that, “The consolidation of the Black Hawk helicopter flotilla, two of which were delivered in January 2024, is considered essential, not only for possible NATO or EU engagements, but also a national perspective.”

“The strategic set of these documents that we propose to you today for approval, will push us further to invest in the security and defense infrastructure, to be placed at the disposal of the Alliance and the EU”, Tola addressed the MPs.

At the end of the meeting, the MPs approved both draft laws. /p.s./