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Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force Newsletter 2015 February MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE Dear friends, It is my pleasure to introduce you to the 35th edition of the MKSF’s newsletter. On December 12, I assumed the role of the Minister for the Kosovo Security Force. It is a great and honorable responsibility, since by advancing the Kosovo Security Force we are strengthening country’s overall security and building up its defence capabilities. I am certain that together we will achieve our set goals; we have the determination and desire and we have a strong support and advice of our friends and partners across the international community. Together we can achieve so much. In January, while visiting Kosovo, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg underlined that it is up to Kosovo to decide about the establishment of the Kosovo Armed Forces, however it has to be done in line with ethnic reconciliation and with the consent of all stakeholders. I reassured NATO Secretary General that transition from the Kosovo Security Force to the Kosovo Armed Forces will be gradual, transparent and done in cooperation with our partners. Furthermore, I also reassured Secretary General J. Stoltenberg that Kosovo shares NATO’s vision of Europe whose countries and people are at peace with themselves and with their neighbours. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a good start to the New Year! May it provide us with challenging opportunities, strong will and personal fulfillment! Sincerely Yours, Haki Demolli MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY Minister Demolli Thanks NATO For Advancing The KSF On January 23, Minister Haki Demolli and KSF Commander, Lieutenant General Kadri Kastrati, met NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during his official visit to Kosovo. Minister H. Demolli thanked NATO for all its support provided to Kosovo and the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) over the years. During the meeting NATO Secretary General was informed about Kosovo’s plan to transform the KSF into the Kosovo Armed Forces. Minister H. Demolli stressed that it is very important that NATO is part of the transformation process and that it is done jointly. “We want to be open and transparent,” he said. At the meeting Minister H. Demolli also pointed out that Kosovo shares NATO’s vision of Euro-Atlantic future for the Western Balkans and that it would be in the interests of Kosovo and NATO to establish a political dialogue between Kosovo and the North-Atlantic Alliance. NATO Secretary General J. Stoltenberg was also briefed on KSF’s efforts regarding integration of all ethnic communities in the KSF, as well as on civil-military projects for the Serb community, such as road and bridge construction, demining operations and medical assistance. 2015 FEBRUARY MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER Minister Demolli Meets With The Albanian Minister Of Defence On January 27, Minister Haki Demolli paid an official visit to Albania upon the invitation by the Minister of Defence, Mimi Kodheli. At the meeting, the ministers discussed regional security issues. They appreciated the excellent relations between the two countries. Minister H. Demolli thanked Albania for strengthening security in Kosovo by contributing its forces to KFOR mission as well as for sending qualified advisors to NATO Advisory Team that supports and advises the Ministry for the Kosovo Security Force (MKSF). Minister Demolli reiterated that Kosovo’s strategic objective is full-fledged membership in Euro-Atlantic organisations and praised Albania for being Kosovo’s strong ally and advocate on the regional and international scene. Minister M. Kodheli pointed out that the way to NATO membership is difficult, and requires vision, determination and correctness in meeting the strong criteria of the Alliance. “We are willing to be your advisors and guides on this way,” said Minister M. Kodheli. After discussing further bilateral cooperation in the field of security the Cooperation Plan for 2015 between the MKSF and the Albanian Ministry of Defence was signed. During the visit the MKSF delegation visited the Special Forces Battalion of the Albanian Armed Forces. MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY Minister Demolli Visits KSF Units In January and early February, Minister Haki Demolli made a series of visits to KSF units, among which were Land Force Command and Operations Support Brigade in Pristina and Rapid Reaction Battalions in Gjilan, Istok and Mitrovica. During the visits Minister H. Demolli was briefed on units’ mission, structure, tasks, infrastructure, humanitarian projects, training activities and development plans. “The aim of these visits was to check up the operational readiness of the KSF units as well as to meet KSF members and hear about their service in the KSF and the challenges they are facing,” stated Minister H. Demolli. 2015 FEBRUARY MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER KSF Commander Presents The Medal Of Selfless Service To NLAT Director On January 14, the Change of Command ceremony for NATO Liaison and Advisory Team (NLAT) was held at KFOR Headquarters. The ceremony marked the handover of command between the outgoing Brigadier General Peter Braunstein and the incoming Brigadier General Werner Haumann, as NLAT Director. In his speech, KSF Commander, Lieutenant General Kadri Kastrati, appreciated Brigadier General P. Braunstein’s professional approach and inspired work and pointed out that the NLAT Director had a unique opportunity to be part of KSF’s efforts and development. Lieutenant General K.Kastrati thanked all the nations that are contributing to the NLAT with their advisors and subject matter experts. “The fact that we are consulted by experienced and skilful professionals gives us additional confidence that our force is being developed according to the best practices,” he said. During the Change of Commande ceremony the KSF Commander presented the outgoing NLAT Director with the Medal of Selfless Service. MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security Visits Kosovo On December 2, KSF Commander, Lieutenant General Kadri Kastrati, held a meeting with Marriet Schuurman, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security. Lieutenant General K.Kastrati informed M. Schuurman about MKSF un KSF’s policies aimed at encouraging women to join the KSF and enhancing their participation at decision-making level. He pointed out that gender dimensions are an important component of all KSF’s activities and that successful implementation of gender equality within the KSF is a prerequisite for building professional, trusted and open security force. “The MKSF and the KSF have held a series of workshops throughout KSF units in order to achieve the standard for respecting human rights and gender equality,” said the KSF Commander. M. Schuurman commended KSF’s efforts in advancing United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security as well as stated that she would continue to encourage Kosovo institutions to apply the National Action Plan for the implementation of UNSCR 1325. MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY Inter-Ministerial Project About Women In Kosovo Security Sector Is Launched On December 10, both a documentary and a brochure about women, working in Kosovo security sector, were presented by the Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Finance. The aim of this inter-agency project, which was financially supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kosovo, was to promote women’s work and contribution as well as to raise their role in the security sector of the country; motivate women to apply for job in the security sector; strengthen women’s cooperation across the security sector of Kosovo; and improve cooperation of women in uniform in the Western Balkans. “Police and Kosovo Security Force are among the institutions mostly respected by citizens, and without doubt this is a result of joint work of women and men who have worked side by side to gain this trust and build these institutions in accordance with international standards,” stated President Atifete Jahjaga in her speech at the launching event, adding that women with decision making role in security institutions is a synonym for a developed and democratic society. KSF Commander, Lieutenant General Kadri Kastrati, pointed out that for every organisation, including the KSF, it is very important to have a balanced number of men and women. “I strongly believe that both genders must have an equal voice and equal involvement in strengthening and maintaining security, and I strongly believe that women must actively engage in shaping security policies and putting them into practice,” said Lieutenant General K. Kastrati. 2015 FEBRUARY MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER US Army Combined Arms Center Conducts A Workshop On Doctrine Development And Writing From 12 to 16 January, US Army Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth conducted a workshop on Doctrine Development and Writing to advise and assist the KSF in the development of and process of doctrine development and writing. Subject matter experts from CAC provided the KSF attendees with a baseline of skills for doctrine development. The workshop also educated the KSF on how leaders utilize doctrine as a foundation and how they incorporate it into training events and requirements. The target audience for this event was an MKSF and KSF doctrine development and writing team. During the workshop the following topics were covered: Capstone Doctrine; Keystone Doctrine; and Operations and Training Doctrine. This was the second event in a series of Doctrine Development and Writing events held in Kosovo. MINISTRY FOR THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE NEWSLETTER 2015 FEBRUARY University Of Prishtina Trains KSF Instructors On Teaching Methodology In December, KSF instructors attended a training program "Teaching Methodology", which was organised by the Faculty of Education of the University of Pristina.
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