KFOR commander worries about statements from Kosovo, Serbia

Calling on Kosovo and Serbia's politicians for restraint, he has said rhetoric of violence could lead to interethnic incidents in the country.

He says that currently in Kosovo there are no indicators that there may be incidents, but that according to him the statements of the two sides could disrupt the calm.

There are actually no indicators that there might be incidents. But I am concerned with statements coming from both sides. Such rhetoric can create a tense atmosphere when smaller incidents can become major”, he said.

Asked by the Serbian media for the initiative of South Mitrovica Mayor Agim Bahtiri for the city's union, Dãodario says KFOR is in Kosovo to ensure peace and stability for both sides and that for all is in contact with competent bodies.

Our task is to provide a safe atmosphere for everyone. We are aware of the statements of the two sides, but we speak to all -- Serbs and Albanians. We are in contact with Kosovo's central and local structures. We often have training throughout all parts of Kosovo because we want to be ready”, he adds to Serbia's newspaper politics.

Speaking of the possibility to repeat the March 2004 riots, he says there is no room for fear and that many things have changed since then.

KFOR commander did not go until he was asked why American forces are always north of the country, broadcast news.net.

There are soldiers from 28 countries there. After all, the Americans have been present in the north since the beginning of”, he answers.

He says the permanent solution leaves politicians in charge and that political statements will not be taken.

Allow me to do my job, the solution between the two countries I leave to politicians”, concludes his interview, D'Adario.