"KFOR won't interfere in political processes"

KFOR commander Markus Bentler says that the NATO-led mission will not interfere in the political processes in Kosovo pointing that is neutral.

(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, February 23, 2010

According to a Tanjug news agency report, the German general pointed out that KFOR was impartial and that, according to UN SC Resolution 1244, its duty was to secure a safe environment in all parts of Kosovo.

"Only in a safe environment is it possible to develop political processes," Bentler said in an interview with the Network for Reporting on Eastern Europe, pointing out that KFOR's task is not to influence political developments.

Answering the question of 10 million euro for the Kosmet Army, Bentler said that at issue was not an army. KFOR supports the development of the Kosmet Security Forces, as they are organized for the assistance in cases of catastrophes, to protect the population.