Improving the security situation in Kosovo creates opportunities for political progress, strengthening democratic institutions and boosting confidence among communities. This is the assessment of NATO parliamentarians following a fact-finding mission in Pristina on October 28th and 29th.
During the visit, members of the Political Committee reviewed Kosovo’s goals of deepening Euro-Atlantic integration and contributing to regional security and that of allied countries.
Prime Minister Albin Kurti and other top officials presented Kosovo’s strategic priorities, including increased defence investments, procurement and recruiting, as well as strengthening the training and interoperability of the Kosovo Security Force with the Allied forces.
Kosovo leaders reaffirmed that NATO membership remains a strategic priority, while stressing the country’s political and practical support for Ukraine.
The delegation also visited KFOR’s Staff, where it discussed the mission’s role in maintaining a safe environment and freedom of movement for all communities.
According to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, the Alliance has begun gradual optimism of KFOR’s deployment, given the improved security situation, maintaining the possibility of adopting its presence in case of worsening circumstances.
In the announcement, it emphasises that security and political progress must move parallelly, while the facilitated dialogue by the European Union between Kosovo and Serbia remains essential for regional stability.
The assembly estimates that progress in normalising relations and implementing existing commitments will be crucial in the future.
Among the priorities cited for Kosovo are strengthening rule of law, parliamentary supervision, institutional accountability and protection of linguistic and property rights of non-communist communities.
During the visit to Pristina, the delegation also met with ministers, representatives of parliamentary parties, non-party communities, KFOR, UNMIK and EULEX, as well as with independent experts and civil society representatives.
Source Layer: RTKLive