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3 hours agoNATO reacts after Haradinaj's decision: Change of KSF mandate only through Constitution
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)NATO officials have reacted following the Kosovo Government's decision to adopt the package of bills regulating the role, function and service in the Kosovo Security Force. In a response given to Radio Free Europe, “position reportedly NATO is clear, this is the issue of Kosovo authorities”. According to the alliance, [...]
In a response given to Radio Free Europe, “position reportedly NATO is clear, this is the issue of Kosovo authorities”.
According to the alliance, any changes to the structure, mandate and mission of the Kosovo Security Force should be in line with the Kosovo Constitution, which would require constitutional changes”.
The Kosovo Security Force is force, professional, multi-entity and source of regional stability. This force has gone a long way. The process achieved is an example of NATO's successful capacity building, though more work must be done. The Alliance supports the development of the Kosovo Security Force under its current mandate. NATO continues to be committed to security and stability in Kosovo”, said among other things in response.
In addition to the mention that NATO supports the EU-mediated dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia, naming the same important “for peace and security”.
Meanwhile during the day, the United States Embassy has said Kosovo authorities have not consulted the decision on adopting the package of bills for transforming the KSF.
“The United States has always upheld the sovereign right of Kosovo to have the military and have worked closely with Kosovo on how to achieve this”, said a communique of the American Embassy in Pristina.
We have not consulted the time when the decision was made and we have to analyse the bills to understand their purpose and effect”, the embassy has declared.
