{"id":32542,"date":"2026-04-19T22:00:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/begaj-albania-and-turkey-are-two-friendly-countries-strategic-partners-and-reliable-allies-in-nato\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T22:00:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T20:00:31","slug":"begaj-albania-and-turkey-are-two-friendly-countries-strategic-partners-and-reliable-allies-in-nato","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/begaj-albania-and-turkey-are-two-friendly-countries-strategic-partners-and-reliable-allies-in-nato\/","title":{"rendered":"Begaj: Albania and Turkey are two friendly countries, strategic partners and reliable allies in NATO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/prizrenpost.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/thumbs_b_c_b61e9daf011cd18888c11d72bb9741c9.jpg\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;margin-bottom:20px\"><\/p>\n<p>The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, has stated that Albania and Turkey are two friendly countries, strategic partners and reliable allies in NATO, reports Anadolu.<\/p>\n<p>Today President Begaj received the Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Army, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu.<\/p>\n<p>In an announcement from the Presidency of Albania, it is said that during the meeting it was emphasized that Albania and Turkey are NATO allies and partners. strategic, with excellent political, economic relations and in the field of security and defense.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cooperation in the field of defense between the two countries was assessed by the President of the Republic as consolidated and at very good levels. The President expressed gratitude for Turkey&#8217;s contribution to the modernization of the Armed Forces of Albania, through support in education, training, development of defense capacities, civil emergencies and medical support&#8221;, the announcement emphasizes.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Presidency of Albania, soldiers of the two countries have served together in NATO missions in Afghanistan, the Aegean Sea and Kosovo, &#8220;further strengthening the cooperation and ties between our armed forces&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>According to the announcement, Begaj also expressed gratitude for the help provided by Turkey during the 2019 earthquake and the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>President Begaj, it is emphasized in the announcement, also appreciated Turkey&#8217;s contribution to the KFOR mission. &#8220;which is a key factor for peace and stability in Kosovo and the region&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, in a reaction on social networks, Begaj wrote that he welcomed General Bayraktaroglu today. &#8220;Albania and Turkey are two friendly countries, strategic partners and reliable allies in NATO&#8221;, said Begaj.<\/p>\n<p>The Chief of General Staff of Turkey, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, is conducting an official visit to Albania, meanwhile he will also meet with other officials of the country.<\/p>\n<p>We use cookies to improve the experience and display advertisements (Google AdSense).<br \/>\n          By clicking &#8220;Accept&#8221;, you agree to the use of cookies according to<br \/>\n          Privacy Policy<br \/>\n          and<br \/>\n          Cookies Policy.<br \/>\n          You can reject non-necessary cookies by clicking &#8220;Reject&#8221;.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin:30px 0\">\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#666\">Source: <strong>prizrenpost<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of Albania, Bajram Begaj, has stated that Albania and Turkey are two friendly countries, strategic partners and reliable allies in NATO, reports Anadolu. Today President Begaj received the Chief of General Staff of the Turkish Army, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu. 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