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, SFR Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Independent (before 2018) Vetëvendosje (since 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 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.[3]