NATO further expanded after the Cold War, adding the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland (1999); Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia (2004); Albania and Croatia (2009); Montenegro (2017); North Macedonia (2020); Finland (2023); and Sweden (2024). [4]

Since 1992 Albania has been extensively engaged with NATO and has maintained its position as a stability factor and a strong ally of United States and EU in the troubled and divided region of the Balkans.

Mar 11, 2024 · When they were partners, Albania and Croatia worked with NATO in a wide range of areas, with particular emphasis on defence and security sector reform, as well as support for wider democratic and institutional reform. Albania had participated in the MAP since its inception in 1999 and Croatia joined in 2002.

Feb 14, 2024 · Albania contributes to operations around the globe, with troops deployed to Latvia as part of NATO’s Enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) and to Kosovo as part of KFOR. Albania has committed to the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force and Enhanced Vigilance Activity.

Apr 22, 2024 · As NATO grapples with the return of conflict and instability on the European continent, Albania’s steadfast commitment to upholding peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic region and beyond remains as strong as ever.

Jun 17, 2002 · Commanded by the NATO Senior Military Representative (SMR), the NATO Headquarters Tirana role was to facilitate co-ordination between the Government of Albania, Organisations of the International Community and NATO. With Albania now a full NATO member the mission was deactivated in Jun. 2010.

Fifteen years later, Albania has proudly proved itself as a dedicated/committed and reliable NATO Ally and a strong stability factor in the Western Balkans and beyond. For nearly three decades, Albanian troops contribute to international peace missions and operations.

Jul 13, 2022 · Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Prime Minister Edi Rama at NATO Headquarters on Wednesday (13 July 2022) and thanked him for Albania’s contributions to the Alliance. He welcomed Albania’s contributions to NATO’s multinational battlegroups in Latvia and Bulgaria, as well as to the Alliance’s peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.

May 26, 2022 · Albania has offered NATO a naval base in an effort as a way to highlight the small country’s value in the alliance “in these difficult times,” the prime minister’s office said Thursday, May 26, 2022.

Official surveys reveal a support of about 89% of Albanians for NATO. Since the official membership of Albania into NATO, the integration plan has begun to be implemented, which means deep...