Armend Mehaj

Kosovan politician
Armend Mehaj
Official portrait, 2021
Minister of Defense of Kosovo
In office
22 March 2021 – 8 August 2023
PresidentGlauk Konjufca (acting)
Vjosa Osmani
Prime MinisterAlbin Kurti
Preceded byAnton Quni
Succeeded byEjup Maqedonci
Personal details
Born (1981-07-13) 13 July 1981 (age 42)
Isniq, SFR Yugoslavia
Political partyIndependent (before 2018)
Vetëvendosje (since 2018)
Children3
Alma materBjørknes College
ProfessionMilitary officer
Awards
Military service
Allegiance Norway
Branch/serviceNorwegian Armed Forces
Years of service2000–2020

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.

Born in Isniq,Decan, Kosova, Mehaj emigrated to Norway as a child. He received his education at Bjørknes University College in Oslo. During his career with the Norwegian military, he was stationed in Kosovo as part of the NATO peacekeeping force.[1]

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References

  1. ^ "Minister Armend Mehaj". Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo. Retrieved 19 September 2022.

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  1. ^ "Në përvjetorin Epopesë së UÇK-së dekorohet me "Medalje për Shërbim të Shquar" ish Ministri i Mbrojtjes Armend Mehaj". 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "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.