Kosovo Police, NATO and KFOR leaders visit border units in the north

Border police units and patrols conducted jointly by the Kosovo Police and KFOR in the north of the country were visited on October 15, 2026, by leaders of these institutions and NATO. The visit was attended by Colonel Gazmend Hoxha, Director General of the Kosovo Police; Lieutenant Colonel Fehmi Xhata, Director of the Border Department; Admiral George M. Wikoff, Commander of NATO’s Allied Joint Force Command Naples; and Major General Roberto Vergori, Commander of KFOR.

The visit focused on an on-the-ground review of the joint work to monitor the border area, including the green line and the blue line. The way in which the respective units cooperate and coordinate their actions while carrying out their duties was also assessed.

The ongoing cooperation between the Kosovo Police and KFOR was commended during the visit. Particular attention was paid to the role of joint patrols, information-sharing and coordination in the field to monitor the border and enhance security.

According to the parties, continued cooperation and interinstitutional coordination are important for maintaining a secure environment, guaranteeing peace and stability, and providing security for all citizens.

Fulfilling its legal mandate and deepening cooperation with KFOR and international partners remain commitments of the Kosovo Police, in the service of security and stability in the Republic of Kosovo.