On 7 October 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the Republic of Croatia, H.E. Donika Hoxha, was received at the Ministry of Defence by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Ivan Anušić.
During the meeting, discussions focused on strengthening trilateral cooperation between Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo; developments in global and Euro-Atlantic security; the situation in Ukraine; and the joint commitment to peace and stability in Southeast Europe.
Minister Anušić underlined that Albania and Croatia are friendly countries and NATO allies, united by shared interests and a common vision for the region’s future. He expressed confidence that the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministries of Defence, signed in January 2024, and the Declaration signed between Croatia, Albania, and Kosovo in March 2025, will provide new momentum and further enhance cooperation in the field of defense and security.
Ambassador Hoxha thanked Minister Anušić for the warm welcome and reaffirmed Albania’s commitment to further strengthening the excellent defense cooperation between the two countries and contributing to a safer and more resilient Southeast Europe.