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Montenegrian Minister of Defence, Ms. Olivera INJAC and COMKFOR, Major General Franco Federici 

COMKFOR, Major General Franco Federici, was in Montenegro to conduct a series of meetings with the Montenegrin Minister of Defence, Ms. Olivera INJAC and the Chief of Defence, Brigadier General Milutin Durovic.

During the meeting the Minister of Defense and the KFOR Commander had the opportunity to discuss about the importance of KFOR to ensure a safe and secure environment in Kosovo according to the UN resolution 1244. He stressed the importance of the effective role of KFOR to enhance the stability and the overall security in the area, for the benefit of the general development of the region, which is currently facing a critical economic crisis. General Federici had the opportunity to discuss with the Montenegrin CHOD about the security situation in the region and expressed his appreciation for the significant contribution made by Montenegrin Armed Forces deployed in NATO multinational peace-keeping missions.

KFOR Commander periodically meets the Chiefs of Defence of the countries bordering the KFOR Area of Responsibility to increase dialogue and mutual military understanding in accordance with the Military Technical Agreement (MTA), known as the Kumanovo Treaty.

NATO-led KFOR’ s mission is to contribute in guaranteeing a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement for the population in Kosovo, as mandated by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.