Government clarifys Veliu's appointment for anti-terrorism co-ordinator, says there will be no additional payment

Kosovo's government at the gathering held today, has appointed Agim Veliun co-ordinator Nacional for preventing violent Extremism and Fighting Terrorism.

With that decision, he will carry out the tasks and responsibilities set out for co-ordination, co-ordination, monitoring and reporting policy implementation, activities and actions regarding the issues of combating terrorism and violent extremism.

In this regard, the Government through a media report has clarified that Veliu will have no additional payment, nor will his cabinet.

The government of the Republic of Kosovo, at the meeting held today, has named Minister of Internal Affairs Agim Veliu, National Co-ordinator for the Prevention of Distremism and Combating Terrorism. This appointment does not imply that a new position has been created. In the position of co-ordinator, he will have no new staff, no additional payment”, the Government's announcement said.