NATO continues to contribute to security in Kosovo through KFOR

Gazeta Express

05/06/2020 14:30

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday that NATO continues to contribute to security in Kosovo, through its mission, KFOR.

He said that NATO also helps through the Alliance’s support for the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, under the facilitation of the European Union. “This is crucial for Belgrade and Pristina, but also for regional peace and security. It is important that the agreements reached in this framework are fully implemented. In this regard, we count on both sides to show commitment and temperance”, Stoltenberg said in an interview with Podgorica’s daily Vijesti, on the occasion of three years since Montenegro joined that military alliance.

Stoltenberg says that security and stability in the Western Balkans are important for NATO, and they are key factor to peace and stability in Europe. He emphasizes that democracy, the rule of law, internal reforms and good neighborly relations are vital for the progress of everyone in the region. He points out that the Alliance’s policies in the region – including open door policies – aim to strengthen stability and build greater co-operation.

Stoltenberg said that they would continue to play their role in contributing to security in the Western Balkans through the UN-mandated KFOR mission, which guarantees a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all communities in Kosovo. /GazetaExpress/