The President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj, congratulated NATO today on the 77th anniversary of its founding through a post on social media. President Begaj greets this historic moment and reaffirms Albania's commitment to remain a steadfast partner of NATO, in service of common stability and security. "For 77 years, NATO has been one of the most important achievements of international cooperation, an Alliance built on trust and solidarity to guarantee freedom, security, and common defense. NATO continues to be a symbol of unity and collective responsibility, defending democratic values and strengthening Euro-Atlantic security. For 17 years, Albania has proudly stood as a worthy member of this family, contributing to peace, security, and collective defense. The increase in the defense budget, as well as active contributions to NATO missions and operations, are proof of our unwavering dedication to shared values," writes Begaj.