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(3 years ago)The United Kingdom contribution to the NATO mission in Kosovo (KFOR) will continue until at least 2026, Minister for Armed Forces James Heapey has announced during a visit to the region. During yesterday's visit to Pristina, he held talks with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani-Sandriou and Prime Minister Albin Kurti as [...]
The United Kingdom contribution to the NATO mission in Kosovo (KFOR) will continue until at least 2026, Minister for Armed Forces James Heapey has announced during a visit to the region.
During yesterday's visit to Pristina, he held talks with Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani-Sandriou and Prime Minister Albin Kurti, as well as talks with Defence Minister Armend Mehaj and KFOR mission commander.
For this, the Government of Great Britain has issued an official announcement discussing reports with Kosovo and partnership between the two countries.
According to the announcement, Kosovo is an important partner with the United Kingdom that has been the first country to recognise its independence in 2008, and United Kingdom forces have taken a key role in preserving peace and strengthening security in the region for more than two decades.
Heappey in Pristina said “was pleased to meet today with the president and prime minister of Kosovo and announce the further commitment of the United Kingdom for NATO Force in Kosovo”.
“Expanding our commitment to KFOR underscores our firm commitment to support security in the Western Balkan region”, he said.
The British government said the United Kingdom has been a key contributor to the UN-appointed NATO force since it first entered Kosovo in 1999 as a peacekeeping force “to bring peace and stability after the 1990s” conflict.
“The United Kingdom forces have worked to improve KFOR intelligence, oversight and intelligence ability, significantly raising awareness of the mission commanders' situation by ensuring that the operation ensures a safe and secure environment for the entire population”.
“KFOR acts as one of the main security providers in Kosovo, with troops contributed by some 30 countries, including Italy, Turkey, Poland and the US, as well as Great Britain. The United Kingdom contribution includes a UK-based high-size Strategic Reserve battalion-based battalion”.
