President Begaj welcomes NATO Supreme Commander in official visit to Albania
The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, today welcomed General Christopher G. Cavoli, the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), during his official visit to Albania. In their meeting, President Begaj expressed gratitude to General Cavoli for his work in collective defense, fostering regional cooperation, and addressing new challenges aimed at maintaining peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic area and internationally.
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