
Albania has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ukraine during the 35th Meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine, held within the framework of the NATO ministerial in Brussels.
The news was announced by the Minister of Defense, Ermal Nufi, who stressed that Albania remains determined in its support for Ukraine, in accordance with the values and objectives of the North Atlantic Alliance.
According to Nufi, since the beginning of the Russian aggression, Albania has stood by the Ukrainian people, supporting efforts to protect the country's freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
"Albania reaffirms its unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine. Since the beginning of the Russian aggression, we have stood shoulder to shoulder with the Ukrainian people to defend the freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity of their country," Nufi said.
The meeting in Brussels brought together representatives of allied and partner countries to discuss further military and political support for Ukraine, in the context of the ongoing war with Russia.
Albania has been among the countries that has consistently supported Ukraine in international forums and within the framework of its commitments to NATO.
Nufi participated in the meeting of Defense Ministers of NATO member countries, held in Brussels, where the Alliance's main priorities for strengthening collective security in the Euro-Atlantic area were discussed.
The focus of the discussions was on increasing operational readiness, strengthening defense capacities, and adapting to new international security challenges.
In a public statement, Minister Nufi emphasized the importance of cooperation between allies and the modernization of the armed forces as a guarantee of peace and stability.
"Cooperation between allies, investments in defense and modernization of military capabilities are the strongest guarantee for peace, security and the protection of our common values," he said.
He also reiterated Albania's commitment within NATO, describing the country as a reliable ally and a factor of stability in the region and beyond.
"Albania will continue to make its uninterrupted contribution with responsibility and determination within NATO as a committed and reliable ally," Nufi declared.
The meeting in Brussels comes at a time when the Alliance is intensifying discussions on increasing defense spending and strengthening military capabilities in the face of global security challenges.