Armend Mehaj
Armend Mehaj (born 17 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.
Armend Mehaj | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Minister of Defense | |
| 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 | 17 July 1981 Isniq, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Independent (before 2018) Vetëvendosje (since 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Bjørknes College |
| Profession | Military officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Norway |
| Branch/service | Norwegian Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 2002–2016 |
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]
| Decorations and Medals |
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 Medal " Cross of Honor in gold"[2] Decorated by German embassy in Pristina |
 ''Celesi i Qytetit'' Decorated by chairman of Kosovo Capital Prishtina |
References
- "Minister Armend Mehaj". Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo. Retrieved 19 September 2022.
- "The Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr". www.bundeswehr.de. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
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