Acting Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci met with Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of the Allied Joint Forces Command in Naples, and Major General Özkan Ulutaş, Commander of KFOR.
Key Discussion Points
- Security Situation: The meeting focused on the current security environment in Kosovo and the wider region.
- FSK Development: Maqedonci emphasized strengthening the Kosovo Security Force (FSK) through:
- Officer education aligned with Western military doctrines.
- Modernization with armament systems procured from NATO member states.
- NATO Aspirations: Strengthening FSK capabilities is positioned as essential for citizen security and Kosovo’s goal of NATO membership.
- Collaboration with KFOR: Continued cooperation between FSK and KFOR was highlighted as a priority.
Quote from Maqedonci:
“We discussed the development of the FSK and cooperation with KFOR. I emphasized the commitment to strengthen FSK capacities through officer education according to Western doctrines and modernization with NATO-procured armaments, for the security of citizens and our NATO aspirations.”
