*Minister Peleshi, Brigadier Basic Kingji, Brigadier Basic Schaertl,
As we mark 100 years of relations, we’re discovering a very historic option to carry our army relationship to new heights.
For many years, Albanian and U.S. troops have educated, fought, and lived shoulder to shoulder all through the world. However at the moment, we mark an essential step in our bilateral protection partnership right here, in Albania.
Earlier this 12 months, on March 9, we established in Tirana the headquarters the Balkans Process Group of U.S. Special Forces – the primary persistent presence of U.S. forces in Albania in historical past. At present, we’re happy to formally activate one other component of our presence: the U.S Army’s Safety Drive Help Brigade, also called SFAB.
SFAB, which is the premier army coaching unit of our army, is partnering with the premier Albanian army unit – the Gentle Infantry Battle Group – to strengthen Albania’s army capabilities.
The Gentle Infantry Battle Group has already made important strides towards assembly its NATO functionality targets. Underneath Minister Peleshi and Brigadier Basic Kingji, Albanian forces proceed to enhance by means of modernization, infrastructure growth, and structural modifications that can play an essential function in not solely Albania, however regional and international safety.
Certainly, Russia’s unprovoked, unjustifiable, brutal invasion of Ukraine makes clear that the capabilities and interoperability of NATO Allies is important. The Troopers of SFAB are confirmed leaders who’re the perfect at their craft, and they’ll carry forth their greatest efforts each hour of each day to make sure that U.S. and Albanian forces can do exactly that.
Our SFAB Troopers may also little question additional strengthen the unbreakable bond between the US and Albania. To the U.S. and Albanian troops right here at the moment, I salute you and I thanks on your contributions to the enduring U.S.-Albanian relationship. The work you’ll accomplish collectively will assist us construct the subsequent 100 years of relations.
Thanks.
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