KFOR for opening bridge over Iber: Decision must be made through dialogue

KFOR's mission has voiced stance that any decision on the possible opening of the Iber River bridge in Mitrovica for vehicles should be taken through dialogue and in co-ordination with the international community.

KFOR says that on the issue of the possible opening of the Iber River bridge in Mitrovica for vehicles, our stance has been transparent and consistent all the time.

Any decision in this direction should be taken through dialogue and in timely and effective co-ordination with the international community”, KFOR's announcement reportedly broadcast Telegraphy.

Meanwhile, KFOR will maintain its fixed presence on the bridge and will continue to conduct regular patrols in surrounding areas.

KFOR, meanwhile, will maintain its fixed presence on the bridge and will continue to conduct regular patrols in surrounding areas. Recently, several training activities have been conducted by KFOR personnel on the bridge. These were part of our regular activities designed to test long-term operational procedures and maintain the highest standard of readiness of our troops. KFOR continues to monitor the situation. We are well committed to addressing every security scenario and to continue effective implementation of our UN mandate”, he has said. KFOR.

Prime Minister Albin Kurti has stressed that the Ibër Bridge must be opened, underlining that this move is against no one, but for the benefit of all citizens.

Those statements he made during a visit to northern Kosovo on Tuesday.

The Kosovo government has been warning of opening this bridge for several months, though the idea has been rejected by internationals, who demand that the issue be resolved through dialogue. Currently, the Ibër Bridge is open only to pedestrians.