Brigadier General Abaz LLESHI in his presentation highlighted the Development of regional capacities for civilian emergencies seen in the initiative of the NATO Smart Defense. He continued with past regional cooperation and the experience from it and the need for increase cooperation in order to achieve more. He put the focus on five directions for regional collaboration in common interest: Fast and mutual coordination and information; Knowledge of natural dangers and scientific study and planning to avoid the consequences; Common trainings and experience exchange; Creation of common capacities and reciprocal support with forces and equipments, based on plans of mutual help and collaboration; The improvement and strength of special structures for emergencies in support of population and civilian authorities like is Regional Support Brigade in Albania..