Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, commander of the Kosovo Security Force, attended the A5 Adriatic Charter conference held in Zadar, Croatia.

The meeting was chaired by the commander of the U.S. European Command (EUCOM), General Alexus G. Grynkewich, and was also attended by the defense chiefs of the Western Balkan countries.

The KSF said that special attention at the high-level conference was devoted to current geopolitical challenges and the need to expand regional cooperation in the Balkans, with the aim of ensuring long-term stability and lasting peace.

During the conference, Jashari held meetings with senior international military officials. They included General Grynkewich and the deputy commander of Allied Joint Force Command Naples, General Peter K. Scot.

According to the statement, the talks focused on advancing interoperability among the forces, improving operational coordination, and securing support from Euro-Atlantic allies to strengthen defense capabilities.

The KSF commander also met with the commander of the Iowa National Guard, Major General Stephen Osborn. They discussed deepening cooperation and strengthening the partnership between the two forces.

In his address to the participants, Jashari formally submitted a request for Kosovo to become a full member of the Adriatic Charter, the KSF said.

He reiterated that the successful completion of the KSF’s transition and its readiness to participate in international missions position Kosovo as a natural and reliable partner. According to the statement, Jashari said that the country deserves full inclusion in all Euro-Atlantic security structures and initiatives.

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Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, commander of the Kosovo Security Force, held a meeting with U.S. Senator Joni K. Ernst of Iowa.

During the visit, Ernst was accompanied by Anu Prattipati, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of the United States of America in Pristina, as well as Major General Stephen Osborn, Adjutant General of Iowa.

According to the statement, Jashari thanked the senator for her visit and praised the continued support that the United States of America has provided to the Republic of Kosovo and the KSF.

The talks focused on current developments, the future and priorities of the KSF, as well as the importance of continuing cooperation with the United States of America. The parties also exchanged views on the current security situation and the challenges they face together, the statement said.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the KSF commander expressed his gratitude to Senator Ernst for her visit and her contribution to strengthening cooperation between the Republic of Kosovo and the United States of America. He emphasized the need to further deepen the partnership and bilateral relations in the defense and security sectors.

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