DM Besimi meets Italian army delegation

Defense Minister Fatmir Besimi met Wednesday with a delegation from the Italian Republic, led by Admiral Paolo Sandalli, Deputy-Chief for Plans and Military Policy of the Italian General Staff.

Interlocutors confirmed the excellent cooperation between the countries' ministries and armies.

Minister Besimi stressed the significance of the support by the Italian Republic in light of the NATO summit in Chicago, as well as Macedonia's commitment in the Alliance integration process.

The two delegations agreed on enhancement of cooperation, with emphasis on air surveillance, as well as future operations in the NBC field.