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Albania and the European Union approved the Security and Defense Partnership

by AI | 20.Nov 2024 | Europe in brief AI

Albania, as a negotiating country with the EU and a NATO member state, has been and is a valuable and trusted partner for the EU in the fields of security and defense, actively contributing to the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) missions and operations, according to a statement from the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Albanian Armed Forces (Photo: Albanian Ministry of Defense)

The Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs announced that Albania and the European Union approved the Security and Defense Partnership.

This new political framework creates a platform for dialogue and expanded cooperation on security and defense issues, reflecting the determination of both parties to work together to address common security challenges in an increasingly complex global environment.

“Albania, as a negotiating country with the EU and a NATO member state, has been and remains a valuable and trustworthy partner for the EU in the fields of security and defense, actively contributing to the missions and operations of the EU’s Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP),” says a statement from the Albanian Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

According to the Albanian authorities, the newly approved Security and Defense partnership builds on this strong foundation, paving the way for enhanced cooperation in key areas, including crisis management, support for Ukraine, countering hybrid threats, cybersecurity, capacity building and training, counter-terrorism, and the external aspects of integrated border management.

The Ministry also appreciated the July 2024 decision by the EU to provide 13 million euros in support to the Albanian Armed Forces under the European Peace Facility, marking an important milestone in security and defense cooperation.

This decision reflects the EU’s appreciation for Albania’s full alignment with the Union’s Common Foreign and Security Policy, which is a very clear expression of Albania’s strategic choice for a future within the EU. (November 20)