20 Feb 2015
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MONS, Belgium - The Supreme Allied Commander
Europe, General Philip M. Breedlove, visited with troops and received an
operational update at the Kosovo Forces Headquarters, on Thursday, 19
February 2015.
General Breedlove thanked the troops for their commitment to
the KFOR mission, providing security and stability to the region, which
has allowed the time and space needed for diplomatic progress. After
his remarks, he answered questions from the Soldiers.
"Thanks for being here but more importantly, thank you for what
you are doing here on this base and in this country,” said General
Breedlove. "You all have been here during some pretty challenging
times, with the recent riots and you accomplished your mission - you
were a huge part in making sure this went well and the result was good.”
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The Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Philip M. Breedlove, spent
the day at Kosovo Forces Headquarters, on Thursday, 19 February 2015 -
Photo courtesy of SFC DEU A Stefan Hass -SHAPE Public Affairs Office |
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Later in the day, General Breedlove, along with Adm. Mark
Ferguson, Commander Joint Forces Command - Naples participated in
several briefings and discussions with Maj. Gen. Francesco Paolo
Figliuolo, Commander KFOR and other key leaders to discuss the status of
NATO’s mission in Kosovo.
General Breedlove reassured leaders that "as Kosovo steps
forward and embraces its own future, NATO will remain committed to doing
its part to contribute to stability here.”
NATO has been leading a peace support operation in Kosovo since
June 1999 in support of wider international efforts to build peace and
stability in the area. Today, more than 4,000 troops provided by NATO
and KFOR partners continue to contribute to maintaining a safe and
secure environment and freedom of movement for all Kosovo citizens –
firmly, fairly and impartially.
Throughout Kosovo, KFOR is cooperating with and assisting the
UN, the EU and other international actors, as appropriate, to support
the development of a stable, democratic, multi-ethnic and peaceful
Kosovo.
Story by SHAPE Public Affairs Office
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