13 August 2013
Today at noon, the chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Xhemal Gjunkshi received the Ambassador and Deputy Ambassador of Great Britain in our country. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen the cooperation in the field of defense between our country and the UK, as well as the organizational measures of the joint exercise "Albanian Lion 13", which will run from 11 August to 13 September 2013."
British troops will take part in this multi scenario exercise, mostly commandos and naval forces, as well as an effective of 35 people from the Dutch Armed Forces, which operate alongside British troops.
The joint exercise "Albanian Lion 2013" will include in itself three smaller drills, each with a specific scenario. During the one month stay in our country, the British troops will perform military actions at sea and on land in evacuation operations, marine landing, shooting, etc.
The Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Xhemal Gjunkshi assured the Ambassador and the Deputy Ambassador of Great Britain that all necessary measures will be taken to reflect this major training activity in the media and public opinion.
