NATO ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL FOR OPERATIONS VISITS KFOR

PRISTINA, Kosovo. The Commander of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR), Major General Guglielmo Luigi Miglietta welcomed today the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Operations, Mr Patrick Turner, at Camp "Film City” in KFOR Headquarters.

During his visit, the Assistant Secretary General stressed once again the commitment of the Alliance to ensure a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for all citizens and communities in Kosovo under a UN mandate.

Mr. Turner took the opportunity to meet with a range of high level Kosovar officials, as well as with representatives of the international community, including the Head of the EULEX Mission, Mr. Gabriele Meucci, and the Deputy Head of UNMIK, Mr. Christopher Coleman. The Assistant Secretary General also met with the Directors of both NATO Liaison Teams.

Approximately 5,000 troops are provided to KFOR by 31 countries including NATO members and partners.