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Gratitude, Discussions to Highlight Rumsfeld's Albania Visit
September 26, 2006 03:33 PM EST

By John D. Banusiewicz
American Forces Press Service


TIRANA, Albania, Sept. 26, 2006 – Albanian soldiers will remain in Iraq until the job is done, the country's defense minister promised Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld here today.

With plans to thank Albanian leaders for their support in the global war on terror and to meet with defense ministers from southeastern European nations, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld arrived here this afternoon after a brief visit to Montenegro.

"Let me declare here, Mr. Secretary, that the Albanian armed forces will stay on the side of the American armed forces in Iraq until the mission will be over," Albanian Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu said at a ceremony honoring Albanian troops and their families. "We want to be real partners of the American armed forces."

Contingents of Albanian commandos serve in six-month rotations in Mosul, Iraq, as part of the multinational force.

Despite being one of Europe's poorest nations, Albania has supported the global war on terror. Pentagon Press Secretary Eric Ruff told reporters traveling with Rumsfeld that an expression of gratitude to Albania's leaders was most assuredly on the defense secretary's agenda here.

"We very much appreciate the fact that the Albanians already have forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the secretary will certainly be expressing his thanks about that," he said.

At today's ceremony, Rumsfeld said the United States values its partnership with Albania. "And we are certainly equally grateful to the troops who serve in Iraq and help to defend freedom," he added.

Rumsfeld noted that the question is always present as to why young men and women should serve far from home. "I've been asked that question in many countries," the secretary said, pointing out that 42 nations participate in the coalition in Afghanistan and 34 countries are part of the effort in Iraq. "They've all sent their finest to help in the war against terrorism," he said.

Rumsfeld recalled being asked by a journalist in South Korea "who clearly was too young to remember the Korean War" why her nation's young people should go all the way across the world to Iraq and Afghanistan and risk their lives.

"I pointed out to her that unless many young men and women 50 years ago had been willing to go all the way across the world to Korea and help defend freedom there, she would not be free today," the secretary said.

Addressing the Albanian servicemembers in attendance, Rumsfeld said they would look back years from now and be proud of what they and their country did in the war on terror.

He also addressed their families directly, including three young girls in their school uniforms. "Families also sacrifice," he said. "And I know that the minister knows it; I know it; the people in government know it; and you are appreciated for the sacrifices that you make." ...
http://www.theconservativevoice.com/article/18757.html

US defence secretary visits Montenegro, Albania

27/09/2006

TIRANA, Albania -- US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Montenegro and Albania on Tuesday (26 September) to discuss military co-operation with the two countries and the global war on terror. In Podgorica, Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic assured him that Montenegro was "prepared to participate in the US-led coalition in fighting the terrorism threat to global peace". For his part, Rumsfeld promised US assistance in reforming Montenegro's armed forces, as well as support for the Balkan nation's bid to join NATO.

In Tirana, Rumsfeld received assurances from Defence Minister Fatmir Mediu that Albania will keep its military unit in Iraq until the end of the operation there. On Wednesday, Rumsfeld participated in the annual conference of the Southeast European countries' defence ministers, hosted by Tirana. (Pobjeda, Vijesti, Albanian News - 27/09/06; AFP, Reuters, AP, Albanian President's website, Xinhua - 26/09/06)
 
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The annual meeting of Southeast European Defence Ministers was held in Tirana Wednesday. US Secretary of Defence Donald Rumsfeld (right) reaffirmed his country's backing for NATO enlargement, while saying he could not give a timetable for the accession of Adriatic Charter members Albania, Croatia and Macedonia. [Gent Shkullaku]
 
Albanien will bis zum Ende der Irak Mission, seine Truppen im Irak belassen, habe die dem durchgeknallten Rumsfeld versprochen.


Albania promises to keep troops in Iraq

01/10/2006

(Tirana, DTT-NET.COM)-Albanian troops will remain in Iraq until the mission is over, Albanian Defense Minister Fatmir Mediu promised to his US counterpart, Donald Rumsfeld, on Tuesday.
 
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The 7th Peacekeeping Contingent in Iraq gets back home

Moments from the Welcome Ceremony
In the Rinas airport was held the welcome ceremony of the 7th Peacekeeping Contingent in Iraq.

the contingent is comprised by 120 military personnel; 13 officers, 47 NCOs and 60 professional soldiers and was led by Major Arben Kinxhit.

Our contingent was lined together with the coalition “ Iraq Freedom” and has served in Mousul.

During the period April- October, 2006 our troops have been carried out important duties such as; guarding buildings of the special importance, patrolling, VIPs attendance, etc. They have accomplished successfully the required objectives and they have been distinguished beside other partners in the mission.

In this ceremony were presents the Minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu, the Chief of General Staff of AF Lieutenant General Pëllumb Qazimi, high officials of the MoD, GSAF and relatives of the Contingent’s members.

The greeting speech was delivered by the minister of Defense Fatmir Mediu, who from very beginning stressed that: “ we are proud to be here today to welcome these guys to their country healthy and happy, as each military wishes to get back home after being in a such mission”.

Continuing the minister said that :“Permit me to express to you the gratitude, care and the respect of the all the Albanian Government, the Prime Minister’s , President’s and of all Albanian citizens”

The 7th Peacekeeping Contingent
Referring to the official visit of the American Secretary of Defense, Donald Ramsfeld, a few days ago in our country he pointed out: “ Not latter than a week ago, we had in Tirana as our guest and especially as yours, the American Secretary of Defense. His appreciation for your work in the mission was maximal. This makes us to consider you as the elite part of Our Armed Forces”.

The minister of Defense concluded his speech wishing good luck to the contingent’s members and their relatives.

http://www.mod.gov.al/eng/lajme/lexo_lajm.asp?IDNews=1789
 
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