27.10.2022.
Visit by Chair of NATO Military Committee
Chief of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff, General Milan Mojsilović, met with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer, who is paying an official visit to the Republic of Serbia, in Belgrade today.
The meeting discussed the current regional and global security situation and overall mutual relations, with an emphasis on the cooperation between the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR.During his first visit to Belgrade, Admiral Bauer said that the Republic of Serbia, being a regional leader primarily in security matters, was an important partner for NATO, adding that the North Atlantic Alliance remained open for cooperation to the extent chosen by Serbia. He took the opportunity to thank General Mojsilović for the close and professional cooperation between the Serbian Armed Forces and KFOR regarding the preservation of peace and security in Kosovo and Metohija.
Speaking about the situation in Kosovo and Metohija, General Mojsilović said that, in line with UNSC Resolution 1244 and all signed agreements, KFOR was regarded by the Republic of Serbia as the only legitimate security actor in the province, and was expected to provide the citizens with security and protect the Serbian national, cultural, historical and religious heritage.
Chief of the Serbian Armed Forces General Staff pointed out that the support for the development of the so-called "Kosovo Security Force” provided by certain NATO countries, especially those contributing troops to KFOR, was not in accordance with the signed international agreements and did not help de-escalate the tensions and preserve peace in the territory of Kosovo and Metohija.It was agreed that the cooperation between the Serbian Armed Forces and NATO was maintained with full respect for the policy of military neutrality pursued by the Republic of Serbia, which contributed to the building of regional peace and stability. It was concluded that the cooperation mechanisms established in the framework of the Partnership for Peace Program ensured further development of mutual relations.
