NATO mission in Kosovo will intervene if stability in the region is threatened - NATO statement

01 August 2022, 07:28 | Peace
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A NATO-led international force in Kosovo called KFOR will intervene if stability on the borders of Kosovo and Serbia is threatened. This is stated in the official press release of KFOR on Twitter..

It says that the overall security situation in the northern municipalities of Kosovo is tense..

“The NATO-led KFOR mission is watching closely and is ready to intervene if stability is threatened, in accordance with its mandate, which follows from UNSCR 1244 of 1999. Our NATO-led KFOR mission is fully focused on the daily fulfillment of its UN mandate to provide a safe environment and freedom of movement for all residents of Kosovo,” the press release reads..

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— @NATO - KFOR (@NATO_KFOR) July 31, 2022.

It is also reported that the KFOR commander maintains contact with all parties involved in the security situation, including representatives of the Kosovo authorities and the Chief of the General Staff of Serbia.

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NATO calls on Belgrade and Pristina to normalize the situation through dialogue and negotiations. “It is important for regional peace and security. There will be no real prospects for a better future in the Balkans without full respect for human rights and democratic values, the rule of law, internal reforms and good neighborly relations. Constructive dialogue is key to regional stability,” NATO stresses..



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