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THE COMMANDER OF KFOR MET EU SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE IN KOSOVO

Pristina, 25 September 2014. The Commander of KFOR, Major General Francesco Paolo Figliuolo, received yesterday the Head of EU Office and EU Special Representative in Kosovo, Samuel Žbogar at Camp "Film City” NATO KFOR HQ in Pristina.

The main purpose of the meeting was to discuss the overall situation in Kosovo with particular attention on Northern Kosovo. They both stressed the excellent level of cooperation existing between KFOR and the EU Office / EUSR in Kosovo.

In the spirit of his comprehensive approach in facing the Kosovo reality, General Figliuolo also spoke with Mr. Žbogar about the progress achieved in the dialogue on normalization of relations and cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina.
During the meeting were discussed possible initiatives and projects for the economic development of Kosovo, to be achieved also thanks to funds provided by the EU.

General FIGLIUOLO underlined the role of KFOR, as the third responder, to support Kosovo Police and EULEX, within their role as first and second responder in maintaining a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement in the area of operations.