7 minutes agoINT The former commander of KSF: Kosovo cannot enter NATO with accelerated procedures
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Former Kosovo Forces and Security Commander (FSK) Kadri Kastrati in an interview for Periscope has spoken of excessive alarm from state leaders over the Russia-Ukrainian war and the possibility of spreading and destabilizing the region. Kastrati has also indicated that Kosovo could be introduced with accelerated procedures in NATO, [...]
Kastrati has also indicated that Kosovo could be introduced with accelerated procedures in NATO, as the country's institutions are aimed at.
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Periscope: What is the security situation in Kosovo? Why do you think the heads of state are alarmed at frequent statements about war?
Kadri Kastrati: I think there's no need for such big concerns. The spread of panic is unnecessary to citizens of the Republic of Kosovo because we have NATO in Kosovo. NATO is responsible for Kosovo's security and borders. A caregiver is very necessary, but not excessive panic.
Periscope: Based on their statements, do you think Prime Minister Albin Kurti and President Vjosa Osmani have knowledge of something more about any possible destabilisation of the situation?
Kadri Kastrati: It's too much alarm. And this may be a little bit because it alerts even our friendly states to a greater military presence, but I think there's no need for such a big alarm.
Periscope: Will Kosovo be able through accelerated procedures to become a NATO member?
Kadri Kastrati: I think not because NATO has its own procedures, NATO has its rules that cannot be accelerated as a process. We have four NATO states that have not recognised us and they must recognise us in advance and have their parliaments vote, because they have the rule that if a new state is accepted, all their parliaments should vote separately, it should be a full political concession, and that is a political matter. Technical operational issues we have met, but political issues are something else entirely.
Periscope: You were earlier at the helm of KSF. What is the situation with the Kosovo Army. Are You Taking the Right Steps?
Kadri Kastrati: I think so. The Kosovo Army is moving on the right track. In a tactical and operational way, we're ready. The military is ready to enter NATO, but as I stressed, political issues create these obstacles that are.
Interviewed: Missini Horseyard
