Fitzgerald: KFOR to continue keeping peace
The new commander of KFOR is German General Erhard Buehler. A change of command ceremony took place on Wednesday in Pristina at the NATO-led peacekeepers headquarters.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Thursday, September 02, 2010
Commander Allied Joint Force Command Naples Mark Fitzgerald said that that the force, KFOR, will continue to preserve peace and stability, adding that this needs to be followed up with economic progress and further development of a free and democratic society in Kosovo.
Attending the ceremonial transfer of the authority of KFOR commander between two German generals, Markus Bentler and Erhard Buehler, the U.S. admiral said NATO will tone down its presence in Kosovo in accordance with the improvement of the security situation.
" KFOR "will remain committed to Kosovo and ensuring the protection of the rights of all its citizens", said Fitzgerald.
Outgoing KFOR commander Markus Bentler said that, despite a conspicuous reduction in size, KFOR is fully capable and ready to deal with any challenge.
