KFOR Command Changed: Haradinaj praises the United States, Bondstheel's KFOR

Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj attended the changing command ceremony of the commander of the American KFOR, Colonel Nick Ducich, to Colonel Roy J. Macaraeg, which was held in the American military camp “Bandsteel”, in Sueva on Ferizaj.

Haradinaj has praised the overall work of Colonel Ducich and American soldiers in providing security and stability for Kosovo and its citizens, thanking him and the United States for their unhurt assistance and continue to give Kosovo, separately for their contribution to strengthening and building the capacities of members of the KSF, Telegrafi follows.

Furthermore, Haradinaj, praising the contribution of the American soldiers and the Camp "%Bundsteel", said that this camp is the guarantor of security and peace for Kosovo and all its citizens, and for his role and service in Kosovo has honoured Colonel Ducich with Kosovo's “Golden Haret of Kosovo”.

Prime Minister Haradinaj also wrote on Facebook about this event:

“The US, NATO, KFOR and “Bundsel” are synonymous with peace and security in Kosovo and will always be welcome in our country. Honored to be a participant in switching command into Camp “Bandstheel”, from Colonel Nick Ducich to Colonel Roy Macarag. Colonel Nick Ducich, with whom I had excellent co-operation, honoured it with Kosovo's “Golden Harp”, for his successful work in the service of stability and peace, and a great contribution to our institutions' involvement in this mission. Colonel Macaragg, welcome to our country, his second home! Blessed to have alongside the American Army at any time”, wrote Haradinaj.

Meanwhile, the camp commander “Bandsteel”, Colonel Nick Ducich, after thanking those attending, said he was honoured to have served on the mission in Kosovo, giving the best. “It has been an honor to serve for the people of Kosovo”, Colonel Ducich said in his address.

KFOR Commander Major General Salvatore Cuoci, in his speech, praised all the challenges and commitments they have been making, thanks to close co-operation with Kosovo institutions as well.

“Nick for these months of service in Kosovo, except that he has committed himself to his task he has also shown cooperative practice with all sides. During this time we have achieved, among other things, 2,000 patrols”, Cuoci said.

Participants in the ceremony were also busy with the United States Mission to the Republic of Kosovo, College Hyland, and other institutional representatives.