The Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania, with the defence minister’s proposal, has in principle approved the international agreement with the Peace Board for participation of the Albanian Armed Forces in the International Stabilisation Force in the Gaza Strip.
The decision is based on the Constitution, on legislation on international agreements, as well as on the legal framework for sending military forces outside Albania’s territory.
Legal Basis and International Framework
This normous act follows earlier institutional and parliamentary steps taken by Albanian authorities for involvement in this international peace mission.
The process is specifically based on two basic legal acts adopted through 2026.
This decision is based on the No.1/2026 Bill for ratification of the Republic of Albania’s accession agreement, represented by Prime Minister Edi Rama, the Peace Board Charter, and the No.98/2026 Law, about the participation of the Republic of Albania’s Armed Forces in the International Stability Force military operation in Gaza. )
Decision and Access to Power
Through this decision, the executive has formally approved the text of the agreement regulating administrative, technical and operational modalities of Albanian military participation within the Peace Board structures. The Council of Ministers’ decision comes into force shortly after the official signing.