Lieutenant Colonel Florenc VELIU expressed his appreciation to the soldiers, who have completed their mandate, for the high levels of readiness and professionalism demonstrated in the Joint Enterprise mission.

The soldiers of the Albanian Army were honored with the NATO Non-Article 5 medal in recognition of their excellent dedication and services.

KFOR continues to implement its mandate - based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 of 1999 - to contribute to a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement, at all times and impartially. KFOR works in close coordination with the Kosovo Police and the European Union Mission on Rule of Law in Kosovo (EULEX) in their respective roles as security responders.