The Kosovo Security Force has finalized its participation in the International Stabilization Force for Gaza after Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, commander of the Kosovo Security Force, signed the Participation Agreement with delegates of the Board of Peace and ISF Gaza.

The signing ceremony took place during an official visit to Kosovo by Major General Jasper Jeffers, who leads ISF Gaza, accompanied by his team. The event was attended by Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci, along with members of the Board of Peace.

Major General Jeffers praised the step taken and Kosovo’s willingness to join this international initiative, underscoring the importance of the Kosovo Security Force’s engagement in operations for peace, protection and regional balance.

He also expressed his respect for Kosovo’s leadership and for the seriousness demonstrated by the country’s institutions in supporting this mission.

Meanwhile, the head of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Jashari, thanked Major General Jeffers for his consideration and cooperative spirit, affirming that participation in international security missions is in line with Kosovo’s ambition to make a tangible contribution to the advancement of peace and global order.

Jashari said that the Kosovo Security Force aims to gradually expand its presence on the global security stage, with a clearly defined strategic objective: transforming Kosovo from a state that receives security into a country that produces and exports it.

“Through a dynamic contribution to the creation and maintenance of peace and security, in partnership with our allies and international partners,” the Kosovo Security Force said in an official statement.

The signing of this agreement, according to the institution, marks a key moment in consolidating Kosovo’s position as a proactive actor in global missions aimed at promoting peace, security and stability.

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Acting Minister of Defense Ejup Maqedonci today received five cadets from Kosovo who have successfully completed their studies at the Military Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey.

During the meeting, Maqedonci congratulated Second Lieutenants Ramadan Rexha, Gjergj Dreni, Altin Salihaj, Elmë Ramadani and Admirim Ismajli on completing five years of academic training. The program included one year of preparatory Turkish-language courses and four years of military studies.

He emphasized that the Ministry of Defense and the Kosovo Security Force consider the education and professional advancement of their personnel to be one of their priority areas.

“Before the start of the graduation ceremony at the Military Academy of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Turkey, I had the pleasure of meeting the cadets from Kosovo who successfully completed their education at this prestigious academy. I congratulated Second Lieutenants Ramadan Rexha, Gjergj Dreni, Altin Salihaj, Elmë Ramadani and Admirim Ismajli on completing five years of education, including one year of preparatory Turkish-language courses and four years of military studies,” Maqedonci wrote on Facebook.

According to the minister, in addition to increasing the force’s capacities and modernizing it, the Ministry of Defense and the Kosovo Security Force attach particular importance to the education, training and professional development of their members. He said that preparing highly qualified military personnel represents an investment in the future of the Kosovo Security Force, as well as in creating a modern, professional force capable of cooperating with the armed forces of partner countries.

“Educating our officers at the prestigious academies of partner states also helps strengthen relations and cooperation between our armed forces. We express our gratitude to the Republic of Turkey for its continued support in the education and professional development of Kosovo Security Force members. I wish our Second Lieutenants much success in the duties and responsibilities that await them in the service of the Kosovo Security Force and the Republic of Kosovo,” he said.

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At the “Skënderbeu” Barracks in Ferizaj, new recruits lined up today to begin their journey toward joining the Kosovo Security Force.

The KSF said the process is taking place at the Basic Training Center, which operates under the Doctrine and Training Command.

With the start of basic military training, the recruits have taken the first step toward becoming members of the Kosovo Security Force.

The intensive program will last nine weeks and has been designed to prepare them physically, psychologically and professionally.

The KSF said in a statement that during this period, the recruits will gain the necessary knowledge and develop essential military skills so that, upon completing their training, they will be prepared to serve as soldiers and join the military formations within the KSF structure.

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