Press Statement 19 Jan. 2000

Press Statement Meeting of the NATO Russia Permanent Joint Council at Ambassadorial Level The NATO-Russia Permanent Joint Council at Ambassadorial level met on Wednesday, 19 January 2000, at NATO Headquarters and discussed the situation in and around Kosovo and exchanged views on NATO-Russia cooperation in the international security presence (KFOR). The Ambassadors reiterated the determination by NATO and Russia to cooperate closely in ensuring the protection of Kosovo's minorities. They also stressed their determination to meet in full the aims of the international community as set out in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. Further work on issues related to the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 will continue. The next meeting of the Permanent Joint Council at Ambassadorial level is scheduled for 16 February 2000.