a minute agoKFOR: Avoid Any Action That exacerbates the Situation
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Shortly before the Kosovo Government's decision to fine citizens using illegal plates issued by Serbia has been declared commander of the KFOR mission, Major General Angelo Michele Ristuccia, who called on all sides to avoid any action that could lead to the deteriorating situation. General [...]
KFOR General in the evening hours has met with Kosovo Minister of Internal Affairs Jalal Svecla to discuss the current situation in Kosovo, and tensions over the outcome of the talks on the license issue.
In this case, the commander of international peacekeepers called on the parties to act responsibly and participate actively in security preservation. According to a communique for media Rystuccia, it is important to avoid any new escalation, following tensions in August”.
Major General Riztuccia said he will remain in close contact with all key co-talkers, including the EU Mission for Rule of Law (EULEX), representatives of institutions in Kosovo and Kosovo security organisations, as well as the chief of the Armed Forces of Serbia.
“KFOR remains vigilant and continues to implement its UN mandate, with all its capacities available, for a safe environment and for freedom of movement for all Kosovo people, according to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999. The goal of the NATO-led KFOR mission is peace and security in Kosovo”, the KFOR communique said.
KFOR also plays a vital role in providing security that enables dialogue. Until KFOR commander has called on the parties to refrain from unilateral actions or rhetoric and prevent any escalation of the situation. /Perixopi/
