2 hours agoStoltenberg: Wrong with the Army, now focus on dialogue.
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Secretary - General NATO Jens Stoltenberg said he regrets Kosovo's decision to adopt a set of laws that enabled the transformation of the Kosovo Security Forces into the Kosovo Army, despite warnings from NATO in this case. “Although basically the KSF transition is a matter [...]
“Although in principle the KSF transition is the issue Kosovo must decide on, we have made it clear that the move comes at a wrong time. With the KSF's mandate changed, the North Atlantic Council must review NATO's level of engagement with KSF. All sides must ensure that this decision, made at the wrong time, will not further increase tensions in the region. All political actors in the region should focus on progress in reforms and dialogue. I have talked with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vuciq and Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj and informed them of the current discussion among NATO members “, Stoltenberg said in an interview for CdM.
Stoltenberg stressed that it is important to refrain from any statements or actions that could lead to escalation.
“In this context, I welcome continued communication between our commander of KFOR, Major General Lorenzo D '%Adari and his colleagues in the region, including his recent meeting in Nis with Chief of General Staff of the Serbian Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Milan Mojsilovic. We fully support the normalisation process between Belgrade and Pristina through an EU-backed dialogue. This is essential for regional peace and security, “he said.
According to him, Western Balkans' security and stability are extremely important for NATO and the Alliance have good relations with all countries in the region.
