UAE supports Albania forest fires under President directives
The UAE will contribute with the necessary firefighting aircraft, equipment, and materials to extinguish fire disasters and blazes occurring in several areas.
These tasks will be carried out in coordination between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Interior, and will be represented by the Abu Dhabi Civil Defense Authority.
The directives reflect the solidarity of the UAE in supporting Albania's unprecedented fire disasters currently affecting their country.
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