Armend Mehaj (born 13 July 1981) is a Kosovar Albanian–Norwegian military officer who served as the minister of defense of the Republic of Kosovo from 22 March 2021 to 8 August 2023.[1][2]
Armend Mehaj | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Minister of Defense of Kosovo | |
| In office 22 March 2021 – 8 August 2023 | |
| President | Glauk Konjufca (acting) Vjosa Osmani |
| Prime Minister | Albin Kurti |
| Preceded by | Anton Quni |
| Succeeded by | Ejup Maqedonci |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1981 Isniq, Kosovo |
| Political party | Independent (before 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Bjørknes College |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Awards |  |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Norway |
| Branch/service | Norwegian Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 2000–2020 |
Born in the village of Isniq, in the town of Deçan, in the Republic of Kosovo. Mehaj emigrated to Norway as a child. He received his education at Bjørknes University College in Oslo. Educated at the Non-Commissioned Officers School and the War Academy. Master's in Leadership and Public Administration. During his career with the Norwegian military, he was stationed in Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Chad and central African rep, as part of the NATO peacekeeping force.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Në përvjetorin Epopesë së UÇK-së dekorohet me "Medalje për Shërbim të Shquar" ish Ministri i Mbrojtjes Armend Mehaj". 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Former minister Mehaj is honored with the military order "Cross of Honor in Gold" of the Federal Armed Forces of Germany". Office of the Prime Minister. 10 August 2023.
- ^ "Minister Armend Mehaj". Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
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