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NATO decision-makers visited Kosovo on 13 May to review the province’s progress towards international standards and demonstrate NATO’s commitment to peace in the area.
NATO decision-makers visited Kosovo on 13 May to review the provinc's progress towards international standards and demonstrate NATO’s commitment to peace in the area.
The North Atlantic Council, composed of Ambassadors of NATO membercountries and Chaired by the Secretary General, met with PresidentRugova and Prime Minister Kosumi in Prisitina.
The Council also visited several communities in Kosovo, includingMitrovica, and met with Alliance-led peacekeeping troops in severalparts of the province.
Progress, but more to be done
Speaking at a press conference in Pristina, Secretary General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer said there were “encouraging signs” that the province was moving towards meeting key international standards.
He said these positive signs included renewed Serb participation in keyinstitutions, the resumption of direct talks between Pristina andBelgrade and the responsible reaction of the population to theindictment of former Prime Minister Haradinaj.
The Secretary General stressed however that a lot remains to be done, and that “the world was watching”.
A review of the province’s compliance with international standards isdue this summer. This review will determine whether or not talks on theprovince’s final status will go ahead and is widely regarded as a veryimportant moment for Kosovo.
Mr. De HoopScheffer reiterated that the NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping force wouldmaintain the necessary operational capability to maintain peace in theprovince.