NATO gathers Defense Ministers, Vengu meets Pete Hegseth: Revival of the military industry, more vigilance for Kosovo

2025-02-13 17:48:18Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
NATO gathers Defense Ministers, Vengu meets Pete Hegseth: Revival of the
Meeting between Minister of Defense Pirro Vengu and US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

NATO defense ministers met in Brussels today, as the US and Russia announced that they have launched peace negotiations in Ukraine, without including the EU or even Ukraine itself at the table.

In a reaction to this meeting, Defense Minister Pirro Vengu states that European countries must increase their combat capabilities and assume new responsibilities for the defense of the continent, within the framework of a "new American impulse."

He says that Albania will focus on increasing operational capacities, reviving the military industry and the infrastructure of the armed forces.

Vengu also stressed the importance of increasing vigilance in relation to Kosovo but also in the Adriatic-Ionian area. Vengu also had a meeting with the US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

NATO gathers Defense Ministers, Vengu meets Pete Hegseth: Revival of the
Defense Ministers of NATO member countries

Vengu's reaction:

At the meeting of NATO Defense Ministers, where the main topic was the necessary increase in the contributions and capacities of allied countries, in light of the negotiations for a lasting peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Under the new American impetus, expectations are high for a greater effort by European countries in strengthening their combat capabilities and assuming new responsibilities for the defense of the continent.

I expressed Albania's readiness to translate the increase in financial resources for defense into:

 - more operational capacities,

 - revival of the military industry,

 - infrastructure in support of the modernization of our forces and in the function of the Alliance.

In this context, a responsive military industry is key to producing the necessary weapons, ammunition, and equipment.

I also emphasized the need for increased Alliance vigilance in Southeast Europe, especially in relation to Kosovo, as well as in the Adriatic-Ionian area, where Allied plans deserve to be updated with new strategic actions in the face of the numerous hybrid challenges we are facing.


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