Prishtina, Kosovo — The British Embassy in Kosovo has praised the coordination between NATO-led KFOR and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) in the recent search and rescue operation for the body of a 33-year-old man who went missing after jumping into Ujman Lake.
In an official statement, the Embassy expressed appreciation for the collaborative effort and commended KFOR for providing support and the KSF for its demonstrated capabilities during the mission, Rks News reports.
“The close cooperation between KFOR, the KSF, and other security responders, including the Kosovo Police and EULEX, is vital for the success of KFOR’s mission,” the statement reads.
Unlike the German Embassy, the UK did not comment on the political controversy surrounding the deployment of KSF troops to northern Kosovo.
Full Statement:
“The British Embassy values the positive coordination between the NATO-led KFOR mission and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF), following authorization by the KFOR Commander for the KSF to deploy search and rescue teams with the specific purpose of assisting in the tragic case of a missing person in Ujman Lake. The operation is a testament to the KSF’s excellence in search and rescue capabilities and is in line with long-standing agreements between KFOR and the KSF. We commend KFOR for its support and security during the operation and extend our condolences to the family of the man who sadly lost his life.”
“The United Kingdom fully supports KFOR’s mission to contribute to a safe and secure environment for all people and communities in Kosovo. The close cooperation between KFOR, the KSF, and other security responders, including the Kosovo Police and EULEX, is essential to the success of KFOR’s mission.”
