The Kosovo authorities have announced that procedures have begun for the establishment of a special security structure. Regarding this initiative, NATO — whose peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, KFOR, has been present since 1999 — stated that it is closely monitoring statements made by Kosovo institutions on the matter.
“It is up to them to comment in more detail on this issue,” a NATO official said.
KFOR, which serves as the third security responder in Kosovo — after the Kosovo Police and the European Union Rule of Law Mission (EULEX) — is also responsible for security along the border line between Kosovo and Serbia.
The NATO official stated that the Alliance continues to cooperate with all security organizations in Kosovo and contribute to lasting security for everyone.
The official of the Western military alliance also noted that NATO’s Advisory and Liaison Team (NALT) has supported the development of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) “in line with its original civil protection mandate through capacity-building, education, and training.”
“We expect Kosovo’s security organizations to continue this cooperative approach by coordinating with KFOR in contributing to security in Kosovo and regional stability, for the benefit of all communities living in Kosovo,” the NATO official said in a response to Radio Free Europe.
