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KFOR Begins Gradual Integration of Kosovo Police into the Security Structure of the Deçan Monastery

KFOR, NATO’s mission in Kosovo, today began the step-by-step integration of Kosovo Police officers into its security architecture at the Deçan Monastery.

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In a statement, the mission said the initiative is linked to the improvement of the security situation in Kosovo and is part of the process to optimize KFOR’s positioning.

KFOR clarified that the process will be carried out gradually and depending on conditions, while being closely coordinated with several stakeholders. These include representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Kosovo’s institutions, the Kosovo Police and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo.

The NATO mission emphasized that its commitment to protecting the Deçan Monastery and ensuring the security of all local communities remains unwavering.

According to KFOR, its troops have been deployed in positions that enable them to respond to any significant development, in accordance with the mandate established by the United Nations.

The mission also stressed that KFOR continues to be the first responder for the security of the Deçan Monastery.

KFOR announced that it will continue close coordination with representatives of the Serbian Orthodox Church, Kosovo’s institutions, international organizations and the Serbian Armed Forces.

According to the mission, this cooperation aims to preserve transparency, a spirit of cooperation and mutual trust, as well as prevent misunderstandings.

The statement emphasized that it is important for all parties to engage constructively in dialogue and cooperation.

KFOR recalled that it continues to fulfill its mandate in support of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999, helping to ensure a safe environment for all citizens of Kosovo and guaranteeing freedom of movement.

The mission said it carries out this task impartially and in close coordination with the Kosovo Police and EULEX, with each acting according to its designated role as a responder in the field of security.