The Commander of the NATO Force in Kosovo (KFOR), Lieutenant General Enrico Bardanu, stated that the situation in Kosovo is stable, but remains with risks of immediate escalation, due to a number of unsolved issues.
This statements, the commander of the NATO-led force in Kosovo (KFOR), Major General Enrico Bardani i Bwri during the brief reporting of the mission before the NATO Military Committee and the North Atlantic Council, both in KFOR format at the NATO headquarters in Brussels.
General Major Bardanu shared his assessment of the security situation, as well as the latest information on KFOR activities and the general direction of the mission.
He emphasized: “The situation in Kosovo is stable, but it remains the subject of the risks of sudden escalation, due to a number of unresolved issues” and that despite the “KFOR has stayed on track”, helping to “maintain stability and mitigate situations that could have led to” to help constant and important diplomatic efforts. “
Emphasizing NATO’s and KFOR’s continued support for the EU-facilitated dialogue to normalize relations between Belgrade and Pristina, General Major Bardani emphasized that “KFOR has once again shown that he is ready and capable of playing his role and adapting his approach, however, is not a stable security in Kosovo.”
“To move forward it is important for Belgrade and Pristina to implement existing agreements. Both sides must show flexibility to make the necessary compromises,” he said.
He also shared his assessment of the security situation in Kosovo, emphasizing KFOR’s sustainable and successful commitment to stability and in support of diplomatic actions, with a particular focus on the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.
He also emphasized-among KFOR achievements-strengthening the mission, even through temporary settlement of reserve forces, and in-depth cooperation with the international community, Kosovo security organizations and Serbian Armed Forces
