As part of Remembrance Day, the British Embassy in Pristina organized the official ceremony to honor all those who served and lost their lives in armed conflicts throughout history.
During the event, the memory of all members of the armed forces who sacrificed themselves in service was honored, with a special focus on the 14 British soldiers who lost their lives during their mission in Kosovo as part of the peacekeeping forces of NATO and KFOR.
The commemorative ceremony was attended by the country’s highest state and military personalities, including President Justina Shiroka-Pula, Minister of Defense, Ejup Macedonci, Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, as well as representatives of various political forces.
In her speech, President Shiroka-Pula expressed the highest institutional gratitude for the extraordinary contribution of the allied troops. She underlined that Kosovo will always keep with deep respect the support of the United Kingdom and the dedication of its soldiers, who “gave their lives in the service of the peace and security of Kosovo”.
