Begaj ) chairman of NATO Military Committee: We Must Support Kosovo

President of the Republic, St. T. Mr. Bajram Begaj, hosted NATO Military Committee Chairman Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone today.

The head of state, Begaj, after congratulateing him for his post and thanking Albania for his first visit to the region, once again expressed appreciation for the mission and the role of NATO.

President Begaj stressed that NATO's presence in the region and KFOR's presence in Kosovo testify to the importance and attention that NATO pays to our region.

Be together, discuss together, find solutions together because only if we are unified and together, we will be stronger. Peace and security are two magic words not only for our region in the times we are living in. We must work hard to guarantee them”, the president of the Republic said.

The head of state stressed that we must support Kosovo as part of international organisations and boost co-operation within NATO and regional initiatives.

Begaj stressed that Albania has increased the defence budget, follows the modernisation of the Armed Forces, and has added its representation to NATO missions and operations.

It's very important, President Begaj underlined, investment in infrastructure projects such as Corridor V. III and the new Porto Romano port, which achieve strategic interconnection and enhance military mobility”./Periscopi/