At a time when emergencies and various disasters are putting response capabilities to the test, search and rescue teams are working to improve their readiness and skills to handle critical situations. As part of these efforts, teams from Albania and Kosovo held a joint training exercise in the Krraba area.
The exercise focused on rope rescue operations and the exchange of experience between the two services. This marks the second training session between the two associations, following one held a month earlier in Kosovo, but the first to take place on Albanian territory.
“This is our second consecutive training exercise between the search and rescue associations of Kosovo and Albania. The aim of this training is to combine our knowledge and expertise in rope rescue operations. We will soon continue with further training sessions, which we will conduct together,” said Mentor Maloku, President of the Kosovo Search and Rescue Association.
The training exercise in Albania is being held as part of a cooperation agreement between the two associations, which provides for joint training activities and the strengthening of their capacity to respond to emergency situations.
“Under the agreement we have with the Kosovo Search and Rescue Association, this is the first training exercise to take place in Albania. It follows the first exercise held in Kosovo, and we considered it appropriate to organize a similar one in Albania. I believe these types of services are extremely necessary,” said Blerim Çeka, Vice President of the Albanian Mountain Search and Rescue Association.
The Albanian Mountain Search and Rescue Association was established approximately three years ago and currently operates eight teams covering almost all prefectures across the country.
Beyond training, this cooperation aims to strengthen emergency response capabilities in both countries, ensuring that rescue teams are prepared to intervene promptly and in a coordinated manner when critical situations arise.
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