In accordance with the Bilateral Cooperation Plan with the Republic of Italy, a seminar on Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC), entitled “CIMIC Liaison”, was held at the Army House from 27 to 29 October 2026.
The event was opened by the Head of J-9 at the Army General Staff, Colonel Arben Jakupi, who highlighted that the activity forms part of ongoing efforts to meet NATO Capability Targets and further develop the Army’s capabilities in the field of Civil-Military Cooperation. He also expressed his appreciation to the representatives of the Republic of Italy for their continued cooperation.
The delegation from the “Multinational CIMIC Group (MNCG) Motta di Livenza” was led by members of a Mobile Training Team with extensive experience in NATO and EU-led missions and operations in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa. The exchange of experience, interaction and group work were conducted at an exceptionally high level, significantly contributing to the enhancement of participants’ knowledge and individual and collective capabilities.
The seminar was attended by 30 Army personnel assigned to positions within the field of Civil-Military Cooperation. In addition, in cooperation with the U.S. Military Group, members of the U.S. Army Public Affairs Team also attended the activity.
This seminar represents a continuation of the fruitful cooperation and bilateral engagements with the Republic of Italy, which are scheduled to continue throughout 2027.
