MKSF NEWSLETTER October, 2017 MKSF Newsletter October, 2017 Dear all, I am addressing with pleasure to you to inform about events and activities of the month of October in Ministry for Kosovo Security Force and the Kosovo Security Force. During this month, in my office I hosted diplomats and ambassadors from partner countries such as Albania, Norway, Hungary, Slovenia, Germany as well senior Attaches and Militaries from Germany, Montenegro, Albania etc. Prime Minister’s visit of Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Ramush Haradinaj in Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, was a very important one, with whom we conducted a very constructive meeting, in which case Ministry and the KSF were assessed as the Government’s priorities. It shall be mentioned, my participation at Internal Affairs Parliamentary Commission on Security and Supervision of the KSF of Assembly of Republic of Kosovo. I feel extremely well that in each edition of the newsletter, we are informing you on individual and team successes of the KSF members such as success of the Second Lieutenant, Behar Fazliu, who at Air Force Royal College in Cranwell of United Kingdom was honored with award “The best overseas cadet”. It is important to be mentioned the KSF’s engagement respectively of medical mobile teams in providing assistance to citizens with special attention to the old people of the Serbian community in rural areas. Also, Commander of the KSF was received at U. S Defense Department and Congress, then Association of U. S Army where on behalf of Kosovo`s President has decorated Chief of Air Forces Headquarter , General David Goldfein. General Rama attended Conference of American Army for Europe as well received ex- Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. A special event was successfully conduct of the Seventh Conference proceedings “KSF and Partners “, where did participate Attaches of the Kosovo`s partner countries. I consider a successful planning, selection of squadrons of all Units and conducting of the challenging competition “Patrolling Eagle 2017”, which was successfully conducted during this month. Another important visit was the visit paid by cadets of Defense Academy of Republic of Macedonia to the Kosovo Security Force which was followed with several joint activities. Sincerely, Rrustem Berisha Minister of KSF MKSF NEWSLETTER 2 OCTOBER, 2017 THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE closely seeing readiness of the members to get hardening in coping with challenges congratulated MARKED NATIONAL DAY OF the planning staff officers as well members of GERMANY competition squadron who with commitment and success demonstrated activities as projected. Pristina2nd October 2017 General Hazrolli, further on, said that the good The "German Language Course at the barracks "Adem Jashari" in Pristina started with a completely different planning, team working and high motivation have atmosphere from other days, marking the “Day of Union made this activity so great. On this occasion, BG. of Germany". Hazrolli has thanked British and Canadian In order to mark this day in a sign of honor and respect militaries for their support in realization of this to German state expect members of the course and exercise. teacher of German language, also, attended superiors of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force and Land Force Command (LFC) and the Dep/Commander of Land Force Command BG. Gëzim Hazrolli. In order to have a complete picture of ,,Patrolling Eagle 17" briefing was provided by Capt. Vegim Kelani. “Exercise has started on 29th Sept and ended 6th Oct 2017.Preperation for exercises are Among others, BG. Hazrolli has thanked officials who did open Laboratory of Foreign Language affording realization conducted within a six-months period to each large of this very important course to the KSF members and in the KSF Unit whereas the final competition are generally to the KSF itself. He asked from the KSF course qualified eight (8) squadrons with 72 members who attendees maximal engagement not only to learn German will continue their day and night activity until the language but the entire history of the German state. entire exercise scenario completed and the winners The opening of the lab for learning of German language of the competition are announced. to the KSF members was provided at the beginning of the September month and this is the first generation attending this course. The KSF challenges its members with competition "Patrolling Eagle 17" Pristine, 3rd October 2017. Upon Directive and Order of the KSF Commander General Lieutenant, Rrahman Rama, was conducted one-week field exercise "Patrolling Eagle 17" which aimed This organized competition of this year by KSF challenging and hardening of the members for the officers and NCOs, according to the UK Army model, KSF mission. The Dep/Commander of Land Force is projected to be a traditional annual contest, Command, BG. Gëzim Hazrolli paid a visit in a where military personnel from other armies of the terrain of exercise and competition activity who region will be invited. MKSF NEWSLETTER 3 OCTOBER, 2017 Minister Berisha emphasized that the good The Kosovo Security Force conducted cooperation so far between the two ministries will be medical visits to communities further deepen especially in the fields of education, training and joint exercises between the Albanian army and the KSF. Pristine, 4th Oct 2017. Crisis Respond Liaison Unit (CRLU) of the Kosovo Security Force together with Medical Company , representatives of U.S Embassy , Office for CIMIC Support as well representatives of Directorates for Social Welfare of Municipalities of Ferizaj and Lipjan have conducted Humanitarian Project in help to communities by providing medical visits to the old people to the Serbian community. Visit were made in Lipjan and in villages Bablak and Pleshine from medics of the Kosovo Security Force in cooperation with doctors of Medical Family Center in Ferizaj and Lipjan and CIMIC Supporting Office. Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry for It is worth mentioning that this project was Security Force and Pristina International Airport exceptionally well received by the old people of the Serbian community to whom the assistance Pristina, 5th Oct 2017. General Secretary of was provided, which is also proven by Mrs. Ministry for Kosovo Securitry Force (MKSF) Mr. Gospogjinka Milovanovic from the village of Shkelzen Sylaj on behalf of the Ministry and Mr.Adem Bablak, who expressed his satisfaction and Gashi, Director of Department of Operations and gratitude for the care and assistance given to Maintenance on behalf of Pristina International Airport ,,Adem Jashari”, have signed off cooperation him. agreement between both Ministries , today. Humanitarian project in help to communities The cooperation agreement between Ministry for who live in Kosovo will be continued in the future. Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted the Kosovo Security Force and Pristina International Ambassador of the Republic of Albania, Airport ,,Adem Jashari’’, aims provision of support to Qemal Minxhozi the emergency plan of LIMAK-ANP from MKSF/KSF. In the text of Cooperation Agreement between MKSF/KSF and Limak-ANP are made concrete Pristina, 5th October 2017. Minister for Kosovo aspects of this cooperation and specialized Units are Security Force, Rrustem Berisha hosted for a working assigned for respond in emergency cases ; Civil meeting Ambassador of the Republic of Albania, Protection Regiment and medical Company which the Qemal Minxhozi. KSF will engage in cases when Limak-ANP requires Minister Berisha initially thanked Ambassador from the KSF. This is the first cooperation agreement Minxhozi and through him the Minister of Defense for between MKSF and Pristina International Airport and the warm welcome paid to him during the visit in both parties are in charge to make execution of it. Albania. By expressing readiness for cooperation, MKSF NEWSLETTER 4 OCTOBER, 2017 Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted THERE ARE CERTIFIED THE KSF Ambassador of Norway, Strand Sjastad MEMBERS ON USAGE OF THE “HARRIS” TACTICAL RADIO- EQUIPMENT Pristina, 5th Oct.2017 Minister of the Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, hosted the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to the Republic of Kosovo, Per Strand Sjastad. Initially, Minister Berisha thanked Ambassador Sjaast for the contribution of the Kingdom of Norway, the government and the Norwegian people Pristina, 6th Oct 2017 to the Republic of Kosovo and its people over the years in many areas, especially in the field of At Communication Company of the KSF, security. yesterday was held certification ceremony who Also, Minister of the KSF said that he enjoys the completed training on “Harris” tactical radio- fact that the MKSF has good relations with Norway Embassy and Ministry of Defense of Norway. Also, equipment. he expressed his satisfaction for already initiating Attended: Chief of Staff of Land Force Command official cooperation agreement and it`s working on (LFC) Col. Naim Haziri, Director of Department their concretization. of Communication at Ministry for Kosovo Minister of KSF, Berisha during the meeting informed the Norwegian ambassador about the Security Force ,(MKSF) Beqir Bytyqi, chief of steps being taken by the local institutions to reach Communication Office at LFC , LTC. Gyrner a consensus on transforming the KSF into the KAF. Murati, as well KSF officers. Mr. Berisha said that the transformation process Training started on 4th Sept and ended on 5th will be transparent, well-coordinated with the internal factor and also with NATO and strategic Oct , 2017 which was conducted by “Harris”, partners. company`s instructors in order to appropriately Also, the Norwegian ambassador said that his use HARRIS equipment which are given as country continues to be committed to the Balkans and on this occasion for Kosovo as well, since it is a donation by the U.S Embassy to the Kosovo member of NATO for the development of the Security Force. security sector has the same attitude as the Alliance. It is important that Norway supports the development and advancement of the KSF through internal consensus and in accordance with the Constitution of the country, he said.