President Bajram Begaj, today received the Commander of supreme Allied Command in Europe, General Christopher G. Cavoli, who is in Albania for an official visit.
During the conversation with General Cavoli, the President of the Republic conveyed to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe the gratitude for the work done as SACEUR in collective defence, as well as for promoting regional cooperation and in the face of new challenges aimed at maintaining peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic area and in the international arena.
President Begaj praised the building of necessary capacities and the development of the Albanian Armed Forces, the increase of cooperation with NATO allies, based on joint commitments and the vision of our country to enhance transatlantic security and strengthen stability in the Western Balkans.
In the capacity of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bajram Begaj stressed during the conversation with General Cavolin albania's ambitions to revive the defence industry, initiatives and investments undertaken, as well as offering Porto Romano as a NATO base.
"Cooperation in the field of defence and security is very important and I greatly appreciate the role that the US European Command plays in promoting our cooperation and supporting the Armed Forces of Albania" said President Begaj.
The meeting was discussed about strengthening the strategic partnership at a time that Begaj considered "unprecedented for security" in reference to Russian aggression in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
"These conflicts have their negative impact in the Western Balkans, a region of strategic importance for the Alliance" said President Begaj, who stressed that Albania is committed to fulfilling the armed forces' obligations for the national defence plan, regional peace, security and stability, as well as collective defense in accordance with the NATO Forces model.
A special gratitude president Begaj conveyed the work done by KFOR in Kosovo, expressing support to this mission for security in Kosovo and the role of guarantor for peace and stability in the region.