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The Assistant Secretary of NATO, Thomas Goffus, landed today in Kosovo, with the aim of smoothing the tensions with Serbia. He first met Vjosa Osmani.
The announcement of the Presidency states that the meeting discussed the security situation in the north of the country and the steps for its de-escalation.
President Osmani thanked Assistant Secretary Goffus for his visit and emphasized the importance of NATO's presence in ensuring peace and stability in Kosovo. She emphasized Kosovo's deep commitment to NATO partnership and to contribute to regional and global security, the announcement states, Telegrafi reports.
It is further said that President Osmani underlined Kosovo's commitment to further strengthening cooperation with NATO.
"We remain committed to our responsibilities as a reliable NATO partner, actively contributing to regional security. "Kosovo will continue to work closely with NATO to address security challenges and promote peace and stability in the Western Balkans," Osmani emphasized, among other things.
Then he met with Prime Minister Kurti. According to the government announcement, Kurti thanked him for the contribution and the indispensable role of NATO for the liberation and security of Kosovo.
"Kosovo with its Western-trained Security Force should become a member of NATO's Partnership for Peace as soon as possible," said the prime minister.
As reported, he informed Goffus about the time frame of events from November 5 of last year when the four mayors in the municipalities in the north of Kosovo resigned, and said that he is committed to de-escalation and normalization.
"The rule of law, the absence of violent protests and criminal activities and early elections are the way forward towards de-escalation and for this the government is maximally committed. However, the negative measures of the European Union towards Kosovo, as the most democratic country in the Western Balkans, which has sanctioned the Russian aggression in Ukraine and which is in harmony with the EU's foreign policy, have created asymmetry in the dialogue", emphasized Kurti.
He also raised concern about the lack of clarity provided by KFOR about the event of June 14, 2023, when three Kosovo Police officers were kidnapped, despite ample evidence provided by Kosovo institutions.
He also raised concerns about reports that weapons were smuggled into Serbian Orthodox churches through ambulances.
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