The Director General of the Kosovo Police, Colonel Gazmend Hoxha, and the Director of the Border Department, Lieutenant Colonel Fehmi Xhata, accompanied by Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples, and Major General Roberto Vergori, Commander of KFOR, visited Kosovo Police border units and joint Kosovo Police–KFOR patrols in the northern part of the country on October 15, 2026.
The visit aimed to assess ongoing joint efforts to monitor the border area, including the green line and the blue line, as well as cooperation and coordination between the relevant units in carrying out their duties.
During the visit, officials praised the continued cooperation between the Kosovo Police and KFOR, placing particular emphasis on joint patrols, information-sharing and field coordination to strengthen border monitoring and security.
The parties stressed the importance of maintaining inter-institutional cooperation and coordination as a key contribution to ensuring a safe environment, preserving peace and stability, and protecting the security of all citizens.
The Kosovo Police reaffirmed its commitment to fulfilling its legal mandate and strengthening cooperation with KFOR and international partners in support of security and stability throughout the Republic of Kosovo.
