Albania raises attention to army strengthening, calls for 2,100 reserve

The original “Costo for 2025 is designed for activating a company of 125 people and is estimated to reach 155.7m dollars that is reflected in the 2025x1> budget, said Pirro Veng, defence minister.

While supporting the legal proposal, former Defence Minister Mimi Kdeli and National Development Movement Chairman Dassamir Shehi did not hide the frustrations of the amount expected to be spent for those who will deploy “under weapons”. “From a modest calculation, it turns out that for each reserve, 105 thousand new dollars will be spent each month. The goal is, in fact, the price cut of”, she said. That's it, 125 people... divided. That's 10 grand a year per person. More than that. A thousand a month for a reserve that will serve for 40 days”, opposition MP Dasamir Shehi said.

Beyond costs, socialist Volnet Sina raises another concern about how the “will be called under weapons” reserve, which also results in employed elsewhere. “Don't perhaps need a law to force private companies since the reserve needs to serve, to give permission”, Sina said.

Defence Minister Pirro Ving answered the questions. “Yes, the cost is about 1,000 euros after it is woven from uniform to personal equipment, along with pay and food and fuel payments. With businesses there will be consensus”, he said.

To join the reserve service taken in exchange for a salary, the main condition is for the individual to be Albanian citizens and not be sentenced to prison, with a decision of solid form. Depending on his age, the reserve will be promoted as soldiers, officers or officers. Along with the benefits and responsibilities, obligations will be heavy on the reserve.