After testing, painting and repair, Svechla doesn't know when Ibër Bridge will be opened: “We are talking to KFOR”

Tests, evaluations, paints and repairs. These and other actions were taken during this summer of 2024 at the Ibër Bridge in Mitrovica.

Opening this bridge for traffic was a matter of discussion by international countries.

And discussions on the same issue are still continuing between the two sides.

It is Kosovo's Minister of Internal Affairs, Jelal Svecla, who confirmed during an interview at “Calxo Pernime” that the opening of the bridge will take place, and the moment it will still not be known.

Svechla said that along with the international, Kosovo allies, the opening of the Ibër Bridge is under discussion.

The minister even said that it is not already being discussed whether the bridge should be opened, but it is being discussed when that will happen.

This is where we're talking to our allies, we're even talking to KFOR, it's not a matter of discussion whether the bridge should be opened or the bridge should not be opened. It's a matter of the moment when the bridge should be opened, and that's why we're even discussing” Svechla said.

He also indicated that even for earlier actions on this bridge, tests and other actions, the mission was all known to him. NATO in Kosovo, KFOR.