“Opening the base in Kuchove message NATO for the Western Balkans”

Kosovo Defence Minister Ejup Macedonia attended the inauguration ceremony

Macedonia said the inauguration of this base is NATO's message to the Western Balkans.

I think that for Albania in particular, but also for the entire Western Balkans, the presence of such a tactical air base in Albania is of great strategic importance. Especially to create a safe environment in the Western Balkans, but at the same time to stem the risk that may come from opponents of stability in the Western Balkans”, he has told Ora News.

He has also talked about Bayraktar fears, where, as the minister has already said, they are necessary to modern armies.

“Dron Bayraktar is a modern system, entirely its task is surveillance, but it also carries out offensive operations. It's a tool that's seen as successful. It is essential to modern armies”, he stressed.

Otherwise, the opening of the tactical air base in Kuchova was closed with an Italian combat aircraft flight to NATO and Albanian Army Black Hawk helicopters, which were attended by those present.

This base will serve as a center for our Air Force activities, providing advanced infrastructure for the Alliance's fighter and transport aircraft.