Twenty new cadets have been added to the Kosovo Security Force. They were sworn in today and four years later are expected to be certified KSF officers. From the new cadets, the superiors demanded commitment and work for the homeland in defense of the Constitution of Kosovo.

The Minister of Defense, Armend Mehaj at the swearing-in ceremony said that all the people will be proud of the new cadets.

“Here the best of the best were selected. The whole people and the nation will be proud of them. Honorable cadets, you will be prepared with a professional career in the service of the homeland… you must gain the necessary military, moral, physical and ethical developments. I expect you to be disciplined cadets and to come out valuable for the nation and the homeland, to raise our flag high and to work night and day for the future of our precious country “, said Minister Mehaj.

The Deputy Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, General Enver Cikaqi said that the Center for University Studies has already established its history with the training of officers.

“In your life you are doing the noblest action by preparing for the protection of citizens and contributing to a better and safer world. I ask you for maximum commitment, knowledge, to give the best of yourself. “I expect you to show initiative, leadership and a high standard of physical training”, said General Cikaqi.

While the commander of QSU, Major Ali Haxhimustafa said that the cadets who were sworn in today, four years later will be competent officers with whom the Force will be proud.

“With our work and their commitment, these cadets after four years will be competent officers with whom we will all be proud. “A lot is expected from you during the four-year schooling, when you graduate you are expected to defend the country and the Constitution of Kosovo”, he said.

The contingent of Kosovo Security Force troops crossed the border with Albania

They will be located specifically in the Kukes Region to support local authorities in fighting fires.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Kosovo, Xhelal Sveçla in a Facebook post writes that he has requested urgent mobilization of firefighting teams, in response to the urgent request of the Albanian authorities for assistance and support to the local authorities of Kukës, in fighting fires.

“The Operational Center of the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with that of the AME, have prepared troops for deployment in the Republic of Albania, specifically in the Kukes Region to support local authorities in fighting fires.
We are in constant coordination with the authorities and the first firefighting teams have just arrived there as required. “We will always be by each other’s side, in overcoming common challenges,” the minister wrote on Facebook./oranews

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Xhelal Sveçla has announced that in the late hours of today, the first teams of Kosovo firefighters have arrived in Albania.

Sveçla said that as Minister of the Interior, he requested urgent mobilization of firefighting teams, in response to the urgent request of the Albanian authorities for assistance in fighting fires.

“The Republic of Albania has been facing the problem of fires for several days now. Of course, that help each other in such situations is necessary. Therefore, today, as Minister of the Ministry of Interior, I have requested an urgent mobilization of firefighting teams, in response to the urgent request of the Albanian authorities for assistance and support of the local authorities of Kukes, in fighting fires “, he wrote in a post on Facebook.

He says that “we will always be by each other’s side, in overcoming common challenges”.

Otherwise, minutes ago, KSF troops left for Albania to come to the aid of the authorities there with fires that have already gone out of control, at least in Kalimash. / Voice

The Deputy Mayor of Prishtina, Selim Pacolli stated that after the recent rains, there were floods in four neighborhoods in the capital, as well as in the village of Zllatar.

Selimi said that in the village of Zlatar, there are family households that are extremely damaged.

“Two families have left their homes and we hope that after the interventions that the municipal teams are making, those families will return home,” he told Radio Dukagjini.

According to him, there was damage from the floods in the square, specifically in the lodges which are placed waiting for compatriots. He added that almost all the lodges are destroyed.

“We guarantee that from tomorrow they will be ready for our citizens”, he said, adding that the municipal teams and in support of the KSF, are on the ground to help the citizens and repair the damage.

The Minister of Defense, Armend Mehaj, has inspected the unit of the KSF Demining Company engaged in the demining operation in the area of ​​the village of Seçishtë of Hani i Elezit.

Mehaj was introduced to the mission, tasks, organizational structure, personnel, equipment, training, as well as joint local and international exercises and operations.

He praised the “sacred task in saving lives, the culminating results achieved so far, the high degree of professionalism and demonstrated skills of the members of the demining company.”

In the end, Meha assured that in the capacity of Minister of Defense, he will provide all the commitment, dedication and maximum support for the successful implementation of the unit plan within their demining operations and disposal of unexploded ordnance.

KSF demining operations, except in the village of Seçishtë, in the same period are being carried out in three other areas as in Babaj Bokës of Gjakova, Varosh and Lirisë Park of Ferizaj.

Along with Mehaj was also the Deputy Commander of the KSF, Major General Enver Cikaqi, the Mayor of Hani i Elezit, Rufki Suma and MP Mirsad Shkreta. / Voice

Former Kosovo Ambassador to the United States of America, Vlora Çitaku announced on Twitter that the account of the Kosovo Security Force in this social network has been temporarily closed.

Citaku, through a reaction, addressed Twitter expressing surprise why they suddenly closed the KSF account on the same day when the US Department of Defense published a post about the participation of the Kosovo Security Force in the peacekeeping mission in Kuwait.

“Why did you suddenly decide to limit the KSF account, on the same day when the US Department of Defense wrote about their joint deployment in a peacekeeping mission,” wrote Citaku.

The US Department of Defense has expressed pride in having the Kosovo Security Force close to it in the first international mission in Kuwait.

“The Department of Defense is proud to join the Kosovo Security Force in its first mission to Kuwait. “During this mission, our partners from Kosovo will gain experience in mechanics and logistics by working with US Army units #ForMeFort,” wrote the US Department of State.

The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received on Wednesday in a coordination meeting on defense issues the Minister of Defense, Armend Mehaj, and the Commander of the Kosovo Security Forces, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama.

The Minister of Defense and the Commander of the KSF informed President Osmani about the implementation of existing programs of capacity building of the KSF and the support provided by friendly countries.

President Osmani stressed the importance of implementing the transition plan according to NATO standards, as well as the realization of Kosovo’s strategic goal to become a member of this alliance.

The President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, received today in a meeting the Commander of the Kosovo Security Force, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama and all the generals of the Force.

On this occasion, Osmani said that he will support the KSF in the transition plan, which according to her, would be ideal to be completed before the deadline of 10 years.

The Supreme Commander of the KSF said that the Kosovo Army will continue to be an example of professionalism and reliability.

“As the supreme commander of the KSF, I offer you all my support, all the readiness to work so that the transition process of the Security Force is done as soon as possible, to have the necessary budget support in order to this transition should be completed on time, and ideally it would be if we could complete it earlier and of course provide the greatest possible international support for bilateral cooperation that the KSF has and advances it with the states already besides, but also participation in multilateral organizations and especially where we have the main goal “, said Osmani.

President Osmani said that the Kosovo Army is ready to move towards NATO membership. Whereas, the commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Rrahman Rama said that the KSF has already entered the complex phase of transition, which requires support from the state.

“The Kosovo Security Force is among the most reliable institutions, thanks to the commitment, dedication and professionalism shown from the soldiers to the highest level, we have managed to maintain this primacy for 10 years. It is easy to be the first, but to hold this position is a little more difficult, but with the commitment of all and the support of the institutions, but also yours as the supreme commander, we will definitely keep it and fulfill all our obligations. The transition phase is a bit challenging, we have now entered the most complex phase that requires support from you, but also from the Government of the Republic of Kosovo. All the commitments we have made and the existing commitment I believe we will achieve our common goal and goal. This is a common achievement regarding the Kosovo Security Force, we are 24/7 to come to the aid of all citizens of Kosovo, without distinction “, said General Rama.

The meeting with the head of the KSF, Osmani made on her first day of work as president of Kosovo.

Otherwise, the Kosovo Security Force was established in 2009 on the basis of the Ahtisaari Plan, a document that led to Kosovo’s independence. This Force was set up under the supervision of NATO, but its mission and capabilities did not coincide with the ambition of the institutions for Kosovo to have its own army.

After the end of the armed conflict in 1999, in agreement with NATO, the Kosovo Protection Corps was formed as an emergency force. This Corps was later transformed into the Kosovo Security Force.

Meanwhile, the next step, after the declaration of Kosovo’s independence, was for this Force to be transformed into the Kosovo Armed Forces.

The Assembly of Kosovo has finally approved in 2018 three laws, which enable the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into the Kosovo Army. Although the name of the KSF does not change due to the impossibility of constitutional changes, the adopted laws are estimated to give the KSF military capabilities during a transformation process within a few years.

In the KSF barracks “Adem Jashari” was held the landing ceremony of the contingent of the Kosovo Security Force in the first peacekeeping mission abroad.

Acting President, Vjosa Osmani, said that she feels honored to be part of the ceremony of launching the KSF in the peacekeeping mission.

“I feel honored to be the supreme commander in launching our troops on the peacekeeping mission in Kuwait. “I am here today to tell you a single sentence: God save you and thank you!”

Osmani said that during this time as acting president this is the thing that has made him most proud.

She said that it is a great achievement that Kosovo is now a contributor to world peace.

According to her, such a thing would not be possible without US assistance, adding that Kosovo will always be an ally of America.

“Anyone who attacks America has attacked Kosovo. “These two countries will always find the alliance in each other”, said Osamni, expressing confidence that the members of the KSF will perform their duty with responsibility and professionalism. / EO