EULEX side of KFOR to patrol in the north increases its presence at border points

KFOR units, on patrol in northern Kosovo, have joined the mission EULEX.

That is how it has been made known in a written answer to RTV Dukagjini, from the KFOR mission in Kosovo.

These measures are taken according to them to enable rapid response in the event of a possible transition to the situation.

“To raise awareness of the situation, it has increased its presence in the vicinity of the JARIJNJ and BRNJAK crossing points, has set up several traffic control points and increased patrol in the area along with multinational Specialised Karabinier Unit personnel and the EU Mission for Rule of Law. (EULEX). These measures are designed to enable KFOR to respond quickly to any security challenge, in line with its UN mandate”, they say.

In KFOR's response, it also says the commander of Kayari has regular contact with Kosovo security organisations and also with the Serbian defence chief.

Our “Comandanti, Major General Kayári, is in regular contact with both Kosovo security organisations and the Serbian defence chief. KFOR's neutrality is essential to its mission's success. KFOR urges all to avoid unilateral acts and refrain from violence. KFOR is willing to intervene whether it is necessary to maintain a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement, to the benefit of all communities living in Kosovo”, KFOR's response is said.

In response to KFOR's peacekeeping mission, this NATO-led mission reportedly continues the daily implementation of its mandate, based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999 “to ensure a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all people in Kosovo”.

“KFOR maintains a visible and deft stance throughout Kosovo and continues to monitor the situation closer to”, the answer follows.