The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ferit Hoxha, reacted after the tragic event near Brčko in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where a helicopter of the EUFOR mission crashed, causing the loss of three lives and wounding 12 people.
Through a post on the X platform, Hoxha expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, as well as Albania’s solidarity with Italy and the EUFOR community.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic event near Brčko, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, where an EUFOR helicopter was involved; event which took three lives and left twelve people injured“, writes the minister.
He expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and the Italian authorities, while wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
“We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and people of Italy. Our thoughts are also with all those injured, to whom we wish a speedy and complete recovery“, said Hoxha.
The minister also underlined Albania’s support for Italy, a partner and ally in NATO, as well as for the EUFOR mission, where Albanian soldiers also serve.
“At this difficult moment, Albania stands firmly by Italy, a friend and ally in NATO, as well as by the entire EUFOR community, where Albanian personnel proudly serve alongside Italian colleagues and other military personnel, in a joint commitment to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina.“, he declared.
The event has shocked the international security community, while the authorities continue the investigation to clarify the causes of the air accident.
Albania, through the reaction of Minister Hoxha, has reconfirmed its solidarity with its allies and its commitment to international missions to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The Minister of Defense reacts to the downing of the Italian helicopter in Bosnia-Herzegovina: Albania stands by Italy
The Minister of Defense, Ermal Nufi, has reacted after the tragic accident that involved an Italian military helicopter engaged in the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, an event that caused casualties and injuries.
Through a post on social networks, Nufi expressed his sorrow for the event and Albania’s solidarity with Italy and its Armed Forces.
“Deeply saddened by the tragic accident involving an Italian military helicopter engaged in the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina,” the minister wrote.
He conveyed his condolences to the families of the victims and his support for the injured.
“My thoughts go out to the victims, their families and the injured,” said Nufi.
The Minister of Defense emphasized that Albania stands by Italy at this difficult moment, appreciating the close relations between the two allied countries.
“In this moment of sorrow, Albania stands by Italy and its Armed Forces, in sincere solidarity and deep friendship”, he declared.
The minister’s reaction comes after the serious accident of a helicopter of the EUFOR Althea mission in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which has shocked the international community and the countries participating in the peace mission.
