The US Embassy in Tirana has announced through a post on social networks that the next NATO base, which is expected to be built in Kuçova, will be able to hold 6 fighter jets. 

While distributing photos from the meeting held this Thursday at the base that is expected to be built, which was attended by Ambassador Yuri Kim, Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Defense Niko Peleshi, and Chief of General Staff Begaj, the embassy emphasizes that this investment of 50 mln euros makes the alliance even stronger. 

"We are making a strong alliance even stronger! US Ambassador Yuri Kim today attended a ceremony at Kucova Air Base, marking the start of a 50m-euro NATO reconstruction project. In the coming years, NATO will fund the renovations and complete construction of the Kuçova air base. Upon completion, the base will be able to maintain six fighter jets on a periodic basis. Prime Minister Edi Rama, Minister of Defense Peleshi and Chief of General Staff Begaj gave their full speech, affirming that this is another step in increasing Albania's role as a member of the alliance," the embassy said in a statement.