Summary of operations 14. The first phase of the operation focuses on acquiring control over a limited number of key points of entry into the country in order to permit the prompt transportation and stockpiling of aid. On 15 April, the first French, Italian and Spanish contingents landed at the port of Durres and Tirana airport. At the same time as the deployment of the force, the delivery of humanitarian aid started. On 15 April, a first WFP shipment, consisting of 400 tons of food donated by the Government of Italy, reached the port of Durres on a Greek vessel.
Further deliveries are currently on their way.
On 16 April, Greek and Turkish contingents started to land. On 21 April, Greek and Italian forces moved into the port city of Vlore. By 23 April, the Force Command was operational in Tirana. Since the start of the operation the overall situation has been relatively quiet. The beginning of deployment of the force affected the overall security situation in Albania in a positive manner.