"Italy, an important strategic partner of Albania" - Minister Ermal Nufi meets his Italian counterpart in Rome

2026-08-04 18:50:31Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Minister of Defense Ermal Nufi held a meeting with the Minister of Defense of Italy, Guido Crosetto, where the focus of the conversation was the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in the field of defense and security.

During the meeting, the two ministers discussed deepening cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on increasing the interoperability of the Armed Forces, as well as new opportunities for cooperation in the defense industry.

Minister Nufi praised Italy as an important strategic partner of Albania and a valuable ally within NATO, underlining the importance of the close partnership between the two countries in facing common security challenges.

During the conversation, the shared vision of Albania and Italy for a safer region and a stronger Europe was reaffirmed.

In this context, the two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining stability in the Western Balkans, supporting international missions in the service of peace and security, as well as strengthening NATO's role in the face of new security challenges.

Nuf's reaction

Italy, an important strategic partner of Albania and a valued ally of ours within NATO.

I met again in Rome with my counterpart, the Minister of Defense of Italy, Guido Crosetto, where the essence of the conversation was the deepening of bilateral cooperation in the field of defense and security, the strengthening of the interoperability of our Armed Forces, as well as new opportunities for cooperation in the defense industry.

Our two countries share the same vision for a safer region and a stronger Europe.

In this regard, we reaffirmed our joint commitment to maintaining stability in the Western Balkans, to supporting international missions in the service of peace and security, and to strengthening the role of the Alliance in facing new challenges.


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