Kosovo–Albania–Croatia, Maqedonci warns of the expansion of defence cooperation

The Minister of Defence, Ejup Maqedonci, at the invitation of the deputy prime minister and minister of defence of Croatia, Ivan Anušić, today took part in the international defence industry conference “EU 4 Defence Readiness – Road Map to Future”, held in Zadar, Croatia.

On this occasion, Minister Maqedonci was a speaker on the panel “European security in the new geopolitical environment”.

On the margins of the conference, Minister Maqedonci and Minister Anušić reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in the field of defence, the Ministry of Defence announces.

During the meeting, they also discussed deepening and expanding the trilateral Kosovo–Albania–Croatia cooperation, with the aim that this cooperation be open also to other countries of the region that share common values and interests.

The two ministers agreed on advancing cooperation in the defence industry, training, information exchange, and coordination for facing hybrid threats.

During the panel, Minister Maqedonci stressed the threats stemming from Serbia’s hegemonistic approach towards its neighbours, as well as the steps Kosovo is taking to build a comprehensive defensive system, with the engagement of institutions and citizens.

He also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and of the development of the defence industry.

Strengthening the cooperation between Kosovo, Albania and Croatia contributes to advancing security and defensive capacities in the region.