Gacaferi on NATO’s gradual withdrawal from Ibri Bridge: Serbia’s every hope is extinguished

The European Union has announced that NATO informed it about the gradual transition away from the permanent presence of the KFOR mission at Ibri Bridge in Mitrovica.

The EU clarified that the process involves a step-by-step change in KFOR’s engagement at this strategic location. During the transition, attention is expected to be paid to the security situation on the ground, while coordination and the guarantee of security and stability in northern Kosovo remain essential.

Lun Gacaferi, a member of Guxo, welcomed NATO’s move away from Ibri Bridge and Deçan Monastery, although he considers it delayed.

According to him, the withdrawal of NATO troops from these two locations demonstrates that the security situation in Kosovo has stabilized to an extraordinary degree. Gacaferi said the development also reflects NATO’s confidence in the Kosovo Police, which, he said, is carrying out its duties excellently and with a high level of professionalism.

He told “Bota sot” that the decision regarding Ibri Bridge should have been made earlier, but added that it is better for it to happen late than not at all.

Gacaferi stressed that the main reason for celebration is the transfer of Ibri Bridge under the control of the Kosovo Police. According to him, this action extinguishes every hope among Serbs and Serbia that the border between Kosovo and Serbia could be established over Ibri Bridge. For Kosovo, he described this as the culmination of the Kurti Government’s achievements in extending sovereignty to every part of the country’s territory.