General Philip Breedlove visits KFOR

31/07/14

Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Philip Breedlove visited the headquarters of the NATO mission in Pristina and the operational bases of KFOR.

During the meeting General Farina, from September as head of the NATO mission, and the international command staff presented the current operational situation to General Breedlove and outlined the progress in the security situation in Kosovo.

General Breedlove, for his part, recalled the importance of KFOR in the delicate and complex Balkan context and the need to "continue to promote dialogue day by day in the region as well."

"Kosovo is a success story that progresses day by day," said General Breedlove during a press conference and addressing General Farina praised the Italian leadership of the mission for the results achieved in the process of normalizing Kosovo.

During his visit General Breedlove, accompanied by General Farina, had the opportunity to meet the ambassadors of the "Quint" of France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and United States as well as the Heads of UNMIK, OSCE, EULEX and EU.

Finally, SACEUR inspected the Novo Selo military camp, of particular importance in the remodulation of the KFOR units in the North of Kosovo, with a view to a more secure and flexible instrument.

Source: PAO HQ KFOR Film City, Mag. Massimiliano Rizzo