The Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, commemorated the 26th anniversary of NATO’s intervention in Kosovo.
In a Facebook post, Maqedonci stated that NATO’s intervention was the only form that managed to end the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.
“March 24, 1999 marked a new momentum for Kosovo and its struggle for freedom and an independent state. The KLA’s war and NATO’s intervention, 26 years ago, was the only way to end the ethnic cleansing of Kosovo, to stop the killings of children, women, men, and the elderly, systematic rapes, persecutions, burnings, and forced deportations. Therefore, March 24th is aligned not only with the people of Kosovo but also with the right side of human history, as an action in support of the values of Western civilization, peace, freedom, and democracy. Through this intervention, NATO fulfilled its purpose of existence as an alliance. We are always grateful to the world leaders and countries involved who used diplomacy to save humanity. As the most resilient and successful alliance in history, Kosovo is committed to deepening cooperation and engagement to join NATO,” wrote Maqedonci.
