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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 OCTOBER, 2017

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THE KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE

MARKED NATIONAL DAY OF

GERMANY

Pristina2nd October 2017

The "German Language Course at the barracks "Adem Jashari" in Pristina started with a completely different

atmosphere from other days, marking the “Day of Union

of Germany".

In order to mark this day in a sign of honor and respect

to German state expect members of the course and 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.

Among others, BG. Hazrolli has thanked officials who did

open Laboratory of Foreign Language affording realization

of this very important course to the KSF members and in generally to the KSF itself. He asked from the KSF course

attendees maximal engagement not only to learn German

language but the entire history of the German state.

The opening of the lab for learning of German language

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 challenging and hardening of the members for the KSF mission. The Dep/Commander of Land Force Command, BG. Gëzim Hazrolli paid a visit in a terrain of exercise and competition activity who

closely seeing readiness of the members to get hardening in coping with challenges congratulated the planning staff officers as well members of competition squadron who with commitment and success demonstrated activities as projected. General Hazrolli, further on, said that the good planning, team working and high motivation have made this activity so great. On this occasion, BG. Hazrolli has thanked British and Canadian militaries for their support in realization of this exercise.

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 conducted within a six-months period to each large the KSF Unit whereas the final competition are qualified eight (8) squadrons with 72 members who will continue their day and night activity until the entire exercise scenario completed and the winners of the competition are announced.

This organized competition of this year by KSF officers and NCOs, according to the UK Army model, is projected to be a traditional annual contest, where military personnel from other armies of the region will be invited.


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The Kosovo Security Force conducted medical visits to communities

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. It is worth mentioning that this project was exceptionally well received by the old people of the Serbian community to whom the assistance was provided, which is also proven by Mrs. Gospogjinka Milovanovic from the village of Bablak, who expressed his satisfaction and gratitude for the care and assistance given to him. Humanitarian project in help to communities who live in Kosovo will be continued in the future.

Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted the Ambassador of the Republic of Albania,

Qemal Minxhozi

Pristina, 5th October 2017. Minister for Kosovo

Security Force, Rrustem Berisha hosted for a working

meeting Ambassador of the Republic of Albania,

Qemal Minxhozi. Minister Berisha initially thanked Ambassador

Minxhozi and through him the Minister of Defense for

the warm welcome paid to him during the visit in

Albania. By expressing readiness for cooperation,

Minister Berisha emphasized that the good

cooperation so far between the two ministries will be

further deepen especially in the fields of education,

training and joint exercises between the Albanian

army and the KSF.

Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry for

Security Force and Pristina International Airport

Pristina, 5th Oct 2017. General Secretary of

Ministry for Kosovo Securitry Force (MKSF) Mr.

Shkelzen Sylaj on behalf of the Ministry and Mr.Adem

Gashi, Director of Department of Operations and Maintenance on behalf of Pristina International

Airport ,,Adem Jashari”, have signed off cooperation

agreement between both Ministries , today.

The cooperation agreement between Ministry for

Kosovo Security Force and Pristina International

Airport ,,Adem Jashari’’, aims provision of support to

the emergency plan of LIMAK-ANP from MKSF/KSF. In the text of Cooperation Agreement between

MKSF/KSF and Limak-ANP are made concrete

aspects of this cooperation and specialized Units are

assigned for respond in emergency cases ; Civil

Protection Regiment and medical Company which the KSF will engage in cases when Limak-ANP requires

from the KSF. This is the first cooperation agreement

between MKSF and Pristina International Airport and

both parties are in charge to make execution of it.


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Minister Rrustem Berisha hosted

Ambassador of Norway, Strand Sjastad

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

to the Republic of Kosovo and its people over the years in many areas, especially in the field of

security.

Also, Minister of the KSF said that he enjoys the

fact that the MKSF has good relations with Norway

Embassy and Ministry of Defense of Norway. Also, he expressed his satisfaction for already initiating

official cooperation agreement and it`s working on

their concretization.

Minister of KSF, Berisha during the meeting

informed the Norwegian ambassador about the

steps being taken by the local institutions to reach a consensus on transforming the KSF into the KAF.

Mr. Berisha said that the transformation process

will be transparent, well-coordinated with the

internal factor and also with NATO and strategic

partners. Also, the Norwegian ambassador said that his

country continues to be committed to the Balkans

and on this occasion for Kosovo as well, since it is a

member of NATO for the development of the

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.

THERE ARE CERTIFIED THE KSF MEMBERS ON USAGE OF THE “HARRIS”

TACTICAL RADIO- EQUIPMENT

Pristina, 6th Oct 2017

At Communication Company of the KSF,

yesterday was held certification ceremony who

completed training on “Harris” tactical radio-

equipment.

Attended: Chief of Staff of Land Force Command

(LFC) Col. Naim Haziri, Director of Department

of Communication at Ministry for Kosovo

Security Force ,(MKSF) Beqir Bytyqi, chief of

Communication Office at LFC , LTC. Gyrner

Murati, as well KSF officers.

Training started on 4th Sept and ended on 5th

Oct , 2017 which was conducted by “Harris”,

company`s instructors in order to appropriately

use HARRIS equipment which are given as

donation by the U.S Embassy to the Kosovo

Security Force.


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The winners of the field exercise “Patrolling Eagle -17"


At “Adem Jashari” barrack of Land Force Command

(LFC) of the KSF is organized ceremony of the winners

of the KSF race in exercise “Patrolling Eagle- 17”, held with the order of the Commander of the KSF

Lieutenant General ,Rrahman Rama, “in order to

challenge and physical hardening for accomplishing

of the KSF mission.

The winners of the exercise race “Patrolling Eagle -17”

are: Land Force Command with squadron leader, Second Lieutenant, Arsim Dreshaj, who took the first

place. In the second place was listed , the second

battalion of the RRB with squadron leader , Second

Lieutenant Gentrit Idrizi, whereas the third place goes

to the thrid Battalion with squadron leader , Second Lieutenant, Drilon Hasani. On this occasion, Minister

of KSF, Mr. Rrustem Berisha said: “It`s important

that the KSF continues to have a competitive spirit in

order to make incensement of our successes towards

realization of the mission that we have”. Minister

Berisha, at the end congratulated all the KSF members therefore I congratulate you for the

successes achieved. I wish that in this kind of events

to have participation, also of the regional countries. I

am informed on the previous successes that you have

had in the similar events in the year in England. “It`s

very important that when we take part in the engagements out of the country to bring with you the

successes of model that gained knowledge to pass it

on to our colleagues and staff’’. Also, Minister Berisha

highly appreciated work of instructors from England

and Canada in view of projecting and arrangement of this competition. Preparation for competition exercise

“Patrolling Eagle 17” are conducted in each major

Units of the KSF for six consecutive months. There

are qualified eight squadrons with 72 members who

have going on with their activities day and night until

completion the exercise scenario when the winners of the competition are announced.

Dep/Commander of LFC, BG. Gëzim Hazrolli awarded

a Gratitude on Professional Support given to the KSF

in the competition “Patrolling Eagle 17” for training

teams from Great Britain and Canada. The exercise “Patrolling Eagle 17” for the first time was projected

and implemented from the KSF members and it is the

most advanced model of this kind.

This competition, for the first time is organized from

Officer and NCOs of the KSF as of model of United

Kingdom Army and will be traditional competition where invitation will go, also to the other countries of

region.

BEHAR FAZLIU THE BEST INTERNATIONAL CADET AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE COLLEGE IN

THE UNITED KINGDOM

Pristina, 6th Oct 2017.

Officer of the Kosovo Security Force, LTC Behar Fazliu,

after a sixth-months training at the Royal Air Force

College in Cranwell of the United Kingdom was honored

with price “The best International Cadet”.

At the organized ceremony on the occasion of the KSF

Officer Graduation attended Ambassador of Kosovo in the

United Kingdom, Mr.Lirim Greiçevci.

The "Best International Cadet" award for Second

Lieutenant, Behar Fazliu, as well as other previous awards,

are evidence that the Kosovo Security Force is on the right

path with regard to the professional upgrading of its

members, and that this professional quality is also proven

abroad as in: education, prestigious academies, and various

trainings and operations. The Second Lieutenant, Behar

Fazliu, after returning from the United Kingdom, will

continue serving in the Second Battalion of the Rapid

Reaction Brigade, where he is systematized to give his

contribution to the development and professionalization of

the battalion and the KSF in general.


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The KSF Commander was hosted to Department of Defense and U.S

Congress

Pristina, 9th Oct 2017 Commander of the Kosovo Security Force (KSF) LTG

Rrahman Rama, accompanied by Iowa`s National

Guard Commander Major General Timothy Orr is

staying for an official visit to United States of

America. During visit, LTG Rrahman Rama accompanied by a

KSF delegation has made meetings at high level of

Department of Defense, Department of State and

American Congress.

General Rama, firstly met with congressmen Paul

Cook and Steve King as well with Dep/Commander of U. S National Guard Bureau, LTG Dan Hokanson.

After that General Rama met with Defense Secretary

Assistant for Russia, Ukraine and Euro Asia, Laura

Cooper.

Commander of the KSF, General Rama, accompanied

by the Kosovo Ambassador to USA, also held a

meeting with Mr. Matt Palmer, director of the South East Europe Affairs Office at the State Department.

The commander of the KSF at all of his meetings has

reiterated the partnership and support that the US is

giving to the KSF for its development and

professionalization in all areas. He also informed the

high level of US Defense Security related to the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into the

Armed Forces (AF).

On the occasion of the visit of General Rama, the

Ambassador of Kosovo to USA, Mrs. Vlora Citaku, in

the premises of the Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo, organized a welcome cocktail for the

delegation, where the attaches of neighboring

countries of Kosovo accredited in the USA were

invited.

On this occasion, KSF Commander General Rama

and the KSF Attaché to US, Colonel Ilir Qeriqi thanked guests for their support and good relations

in the framework of co-operation and coordination of

activities.

In frame of this visit, COMKSF has also met members

of the KSF and Iowa National Guard, who participated in the annual "10 Miler" American

Army's traditional running.During the visit in the U.

S , Commander of the KSF was accompanied by the

KSF Attaché in the U.S Col. Ilir Qeriqi, the U. S

Attaché in Kosovo, Col. Jeffry Fischer, Chief of

Cabinet of the COMKSF , Col. Jeton Dreshaj, as well Military Assistant to Commander, Capt. Jaser

Mulla.In the coming days, Gen. Rama will be having

activities within AUSA a great opportunity to see and

concept the future challenges of technology and

military sophisticated equipment. Also, there is a chance to meet many chiefs of Staff of the regional

and worldwide countries. Purpose of the visit is

deepening and extension of cooperation among the U.

S Army and the KSF.


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Minister Berisha hosted for a farewell visit General Mosmman

Pristina, 10th Oct 2017 Minister of Kosovo Security Force, Mr.Rrustem Berisha hosted for a farewell meeting Director of NATO Advisory Liasion Team to the KSF, BG Dietmar Mosmman.

Minister Berisha, on this occasion thanked General Mosmman for his engagement during his service in NALT, shown readiness and commitment while cooperating and coordination of activities with Ministry, Land Force Command and its Units. Minister of KSF, also expressed to be ready for cooperation with its successor, German Officer, BG. Hoffman who is appointed to the duty of Director of NATO Advisory Liaison Team to the MKSF/KSF. On his part, General Dietmar Mosmman said that during his service in the role of the Director of NALT there was excellent engagement and coordination with the KSF. He also highly appreciated the professional preparation of military personnel of the KSF, ranging from soldiers, officers and non-commissioned officers, as well as to the civilian staff of MKSF.

Minister Berisha hosted Hungarian Ambassador Laszlo Markusz


Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem

Berisha hosted , today , for the first time , to Ministry

premises Ambassador of Rep. Of Hungary in Rep. Of Kosovo , Mr. Laszlo Markusz.

In the joint meeting, Minister Berisha and Ambassador Markusz talked on excellent relations

among Kosovo and Hungary especially relation of

Minister of the KSF and Minister of Defense of

Hungary are made officially and have Memorandum

of Understanding. Firstly, Minister Berisha has thanked Hungarian

diplomat for the whole contribution that Hungary

provided to Kosovo by underlining its commitment

within KFOR troops for peace and security

maintenance of our country as well creation of lot of

cooperation opportunities among MKSF and Ministry of Defense of Hungary.

Despite this, Minister Berisha informed Hungarian

Ambassador concerning transformation process of

the KSF which process, as he said will be

implemented in accordance with country`s Constitution with fully transparency and in

coordination with local factors, strategic partners and

NATO, which means transformation into a Force in

service of all Kosovo`s citizens which will contribute

to peace in the country, region and wider.

On his side , Ambassador of Republic of Hungary , Mr.Laszlo Markusz expressed to enjoy the fact that

relation among Ministry of Defense of Hungary and

MKSF are very good ones and in the future will be

concretized further on. “Hungary contribution with KFOR will be going on as long as it needs, at the same support to develop security sector in Republic of Kosovo”, ended Hungarian diplomat.


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COMMANDER OF THE KSF, GENERAL

RAMA ATTENDED ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

Pristina, 12the Oct 2017 Commander of Kosovo Security Force (KSF), Lt. General Rrahman Rama accompanied by the KSF delegation and Ambassador of Kosovo in United States of America (USA), Ms. Vlora Çitaku, were part of opening ceremony of annual meeting of Association of the United States Army (AUSA).

General Rama together with its delegation is expected to move on with his arranged meetings in Pentagon. At the annual opening ceremony meeting of Association of the United States Army attended Secretary of Defense of U.S Jim Mattis as well with many militaries delegations of over 70 countries. The U. S Secretary of Defense, Mattis, during his speech mainly mentioned global security challenges.On this occasion, COMKSF has conducted a range of important meetings such as: Chief of Staff of U. S Army, Mark A. Miley and many other Chief of Army Staff which attended AUSA. In Washington, General Rama met with Commander of U. S Army for Europe, Lt. Gen.Ben Hodges, in which case they discussed

on deepening of cooperation among Kosovo Security Force and U. S Army for Europe. COMKSF, General Rama, also, has met Director of Strategy, Policy and Plans Department of Operation (G3/5), Major General William Hix with whom he discussed concerning processes in which the KSF is going through and chances of development and perspectives of it in the future. In all events, the COMKSF has informed partners with the KSF achievements, trustfulness, professionalization and planning rocess of transformation from KSF into the KAF

MINISTER BERISHA HOSTED FOR A

MEETING SLOVENIAN AMBASSADOR BERTONCELJ

Pristina, 10th Oct 2017 Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted for a meeting Ambassador of Republic of Slovenia in Republic of Kosovo, Mr. Bojan Bertoncelj. In the joint meeting, Minister Berisha and Slovenian diplomat Bertoncelj, among others for interstate good relations among Kosovo and Sllovenia with special mentioning to bilateral cooperation among MKSF and Ministry of Defense of Slovenia.

Minister Berisha firstly thanked Slovenian Ambassador for the support given to Kosovo in the policy and security area. He affirmed to Ambassador Bertoncelj readiness to make deeper this cooperation in the future. During meeting , Minister Berisha focused into the matter of the KSF transformation into Armed Forces as well expressed readiness to make the process happen with constitutional changes and

full transparency with NATO and strategically partners by reaffirming that Kosovo Armed Forces will be contributor to peace and useful in service of all country`s citizens. Whereas, Slovenian Ambassador, Bojan Bertoncelj expressed readiness of Slovenia not only to deepen cooperation but to further be engaged in Kosovo and support in its European agenda.


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PRIME MINISTER RAMUSH HARADINAJ VISITS MINISTRY FOR KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE


Prime Minister of Republic of Kosovo, Mr.Ramush Haradinaj was hosted with military ceremony by Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Mr. Rrustem Berisha. After intonation of Kosovo`s anthem, Prime Minister Haradinaj and Minister Berisha paraded in front of the KSF Ceremonial Unit.

Primarily, Minister Berisha and Prime Minister Haradinaj held a teta-tete meeting afterwards conducted a joint meeting in which attended Dep/Ministers of the KSF, Brahim Mehmetaj and Agim Çeku, General Secretary Shkelzen Sylaj, The KSF Generals, Defense Attaché of the U. S, Director of Advisory and Liaison team of NATO to the KSF as well senior staff of MKSF/KSF. On his part, Minister of MKSF, Rrustem Berisha after thanking the Prime Minister for visit, informed him with the overall achievements of the KSF. Whereas LTC.Haki Hoti,Acting Chief of Department for Transformation, Modernization and Standardization in front of Prime Minister, senior staff of mKSF presented the overall achievements of the KSF. On this occasion, Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Haradinaj, thanked Minister Berisha for hosting, at the same time congratulated for achievements of Ministry and the Kosovo Security Force. After joint meetings, they made statements in front of media, the prime Minister said: “I came to the institution where the greatest success is the confidence of the citizens of the country in the KSF and this trust should be coveted by all the institutions of the country. But this high degree of faith has a secret why this belief exists, it is a loyalty to all members of the Force, faithful to the mission that they have serving to the homeland and the citizens, and is also a loyalty to the allies of Kosovo on the topic of security, the allies I can say and confirm that they are more than ever in Kosovo and the KSF, with the perspective of Kosovo to give the Constitutional mandate to the Kosovo Army. Our determination towards NATO is a legitimate determination and is devoted to all citizens, and is in full compliance with all communities and citizens of Kosovo, and Kosovo Serbs as well. I am convinced that KSF will continue this prospect of increasing confidence of Kosovo Serbs.


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Commander of KSF, on behalf of Kosovo`s

President decorates Chief of Air Forces

Staff of the U. S

Pristina, 13th Oct 2017 Commander of Kosovo Security Force (KSF),Lt. General Rrahman Rama on behalf of Kosovo`s Republic President Mr. Hashim Thaçi has decorated Chief of Air Forces Staff of the U.S, General David Goldfein with decoration ,,Order of Freedom’’.

On this occasion, General Rama on behalf of Kosovo`s people and the KSF members thanked General Goldfein for his sacrifice made in defense of democratic and human values during the last war in Kosovo, adding that Kosovo`s people will be forever grateful to American people and its Army. The KSF Commander and General Goldfein talked about the need for future cooperation, the creation of opportunities for KSF cadets to participate in the American Air Force Academy, cyber training and other areas of importance for the KSF. General David Goldfein, Chief of the Air Force Headquarters, participated in the NATO bombing during the Kosovo war and survived the crash of a combat plane hit by the former Yugoslav Army (Federation of Serbia-Montenegro) during NATO campaign in 1999.

AT RRB WAS HELD THE CEREMONY OF CERTIFICATION FOR “PEACE SUPPORT

OPERATION” TRAINING


At Rapid Reaction Brigade, barrack, NATO Soldiers"

in Istog , today was held certification ceremony of

27 members who completed the training “Peace Supporting Operation".

Attended: Col. Xhevahir Geci, Acting Commander of

Rapid Reaction Brigade, Battalion’s Commanders,

Officers and NCOs of the RRB Staff.Dep/Commander

of Land Force Command (LFC), BG. Gëzim Hazrolli

while conducting “VIP Day” of the field exercise “Peace Support Operation”, congratulated the RRB

and the KSF instructors for successful conduction of

this training: “BMAT has provided a considerable

support making possible to our members to be

trained to in their training center in Czech”. While, British adviser to Kosovo Security Force

Commander, Colonel Lindsay said: "In this activity,

we are seeing the investments we have made and we

are very pleased that the knowledge gained in

training abroad is applying professionally in the KSF

".

"Peace Support Operations" training was conducted at the RRB from September 18 to October 13, 2017,

with 27 members being provided with theoretical and

practical knowledge in various fields, while the main

focus of the training was the upgrading and

professionalization of the members of the RRB to

carry out certain tasks for the best accomplishment of our mission and our intention to be part of the

Peace Support Operations in the future.


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KSF CADETS HOSTED CADETS FOR A VISIT

CADETS FROM MACEDONIA MILITARY ACADEMY

Pristine, 14 October 2017

In the “Adem Jashari” barracks of Land Force

command Pristina, was for a visit a delegation of cadets from military academy of Macedonia armed

forces, hosted by cadets from university study center

of Kosovo Security Force. MAF led by academy

professor colonel Alexander Glavinov, along with his

team prof colonel Nikolov Elinjor, commander of

military academy of Macedonia armed forces Lt colonel Dejan Jovanovski as well as officers and NCO

from Macedonia, hosted by deputy commander of

TRADOK colonel Irfete Spahiu as well as the acting

commander of USC captain Vegim Krelani.

After the mutual introduction, cadets were shown all

sites of the barrack and also conducted some sport

competitions such as: football, volleyball, Ping-Pong

and chess. First place in Ping-Pong went to USC

cadet Edolind Vishaj. In chess first place was taken by USC cadets Adin Musiq. In Football was draw

while USC cadets won in volleyball. Both KSF cadets

and MAF were pleased with this visit and with

competition in general, regardless of results. In front

of all spoke colonel Irfete Spahiu, thanking cadets of

both university centers for the great event, adding: “in such sports events between friendly nations there are

no losers. By organizing such activities we are all

winners and seek from, as a witness of this

cooperating spirit, continue this cooperation spirit in

the future. From the side of Macedonian delegation spoke colonel

Aleksander Glavinov, expressing his pleasure with

the today’s hospitality and visit in general adding: “

this sort of cooperation like today’s one will not end

today, since we are planning other organizations and

cooperation which will enhance the mutual understanding and are welcomed for both ,militaries”

this visit was enabled through bilateral cooperation

that Kosovo security force has with Macedonian

armed forces, and intends to deepen future

cooperation.

MAIN PLANNING CONFERENCE OF “EAGLE 6” TOOK PLACE.


Between 09 - 13 October 2017 took place main

planning conference planned in line with Directive of Kosovo Security Force commander. Over the course of

this week took place all activities planned for “Eagle

6” exercise, this exercise will take place at the

beginning of May 2018.

Part of this conference were Kosovo’s regional and strategic partners: Albania, Croatia, Macedonia,

Montenegro, Slovenia, Germany, England, turkey

Iowa, USAER, KFOR, NALT as well as domestic

agencies like: emergency management agency, Kosovo

police, central level situation center etc.

During this a week-long joint work were arranged all coordination with partners for activities to be

executed within the timetable up till the final

conference, which will take place on march 2018. All

scenarios to be executed during this exercise are

prepared along with other communication and logistic coordination. Presentation presented by all

participants to generals was highly regarded by

director of operations brigade general Zymer Halimi,

who thanked all participants, especially domestic

partners and agencies and said: “I’m proud about the

professional work done by planning teams. He also appreciated the commitment of partners and KSF

benefits from their experiences. General Halimi also

sought outmost commitment in all fields like training,

logistics, and legal agreements with partners and

untiring commitment by partners who will be part of the exercise when executed. He also sought from all

participants to undertake all necessary measures so exercise be conducted in line with the directive of Kosovo Security Force commander.


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KSF COMMANDER LT GENERAL RRAHMAN RAMA HOSTED CANADIAN FOREIGN MINISTER DR LLOY AXWORTHY AND CANADIAN AMBASSADOR IN KOSOVO DANIEL

MAKSYMIUK

Pristina, 16 October 2017. Kosovo Security Force Commander Lt general Rrahman Rama hosted here in the Ministry for Kosovo Security Force former Canadian foreign minister Dr.Lloyd Axworthy and Canadian ambassador in Kosovo Daniel Maksymiuk.

KSF commander Lt.General Rrahman Rama, briefed guests from Canada about Kosovo Security Force achievements and on abroad exercise and trainings. He also spoke about the progress and challenges of KSF transformation into Kosovo armed forces as well as the representation of minorities in KSF, especially the integration of Serb minority and gender parity.

Former Canadian foreign minister dr Loyd Axworthy expressed his pleasure on hospitality by KSF commander and highly rated the KSF cooperation and Canadian military, and also wishing to upgrade this cooperation to other security related fields.


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MINISTER BERISHA MET WITH AMBASSADOR OF GERMANY CHRISTIAN

HELDT

Pristina, 20 October 2017

Minister for Kosovo security force Rrustem Berisha

met today ambassador of Federal Republic of

Germany in the Republic of Kosovo Christian Heldt.

In this meeting, minister Berisha and ambassador Heldt discussed on great relation between two

countries and also pledged their commitment for

expanding this cooperation between two countries

and ministries.

7 CONFERENCE KSF AND PARTNERS

Pristina, 23 October 2017. Here in Ministry for

Kosovo Security Force commenced the 7 conference

FSK and partners where military attaches

representatives from embassies in Kosovo with which

KSF has bilateral and multilateral cooperation took part. The opening remarks were done KSF minister

Mr. Rrustem Berisha saying that KSF and partners 8

conference coincided with his new mandate as

minister, and his prime intention is to intensify

mutual cooperation between KSF and partner countries as well as to attune activities aiming to

retain and develop KSF capacities.

Moreover minister of KSF spoke on conference’s aim

such as the harmonization of activities and

coordination of mutual efforts in line with euro

Atlantic concepts as well as demands and needs for interoperability increase. While KSF general

Rrahman Rama said that the role of partner is great

in advancing KSF capacities. “We are the most

trusted institution for five years in a row. This is a

privilege but also a burden in order to keep running these highest standards. A speech was also given by KFOR commander General Giovani Fungo and NATO advising team for KSF brigade

General Ralf Hoffman. General Fungo, expressed his consideration for KSF professionalization. “During my mandate we had training and exercises to expand interoperability and enhance capacities. Are surprised by the KSF professionalism in “silver sabre “exercise. Aloes KSF members took part in this exercise with many capacities, as to haw react in emerged situations. We have a communication network with all KSF members’ fast and effective ones”

While General Ralf Hoffman said that his team is as land mark for all coordination activities, the current ones and future ones between NATO and Kosovo. He also mentioned that since April’s conference there is a upswing in terms of visits and activities from NATO senior officials and participation of KSF in abroad activities. “KSF and partners” 7 conference was organized by department of international cooperation and security in KSF. Presiding person was acting director L colonel Ali Krasniqi, who presented a topic “ bilateral cooperation in security field” Also Ilir Dugolli, director of department for NATO and security policies in the Kosovo foreign affairs ministry presented National Strategy for integration on regional initiatives. During the first part of conference were presented plans of cooperation by: defense attaché of republic of Albania colonel Ahmet Leka, Igor Gabriq from ministry of defense of republic of Croatia, defense attaché of Germany at German embassy in Sarajevo Lt colonel Martin

Herman, from Netherlands kingdom defense attached Lt colonel Theo Plijner, defense attaché from republic of turkey Lt colonel Rusen Abidinoglu, defense attaché of united kingdom Richard Perry. On behalf of ODC US embassy were Arina Beka and Zana Tropoja and from Macedonia Avni Aaliji. this conference, for the first time saw officers from Montenegro akin part log with military diplomats from partner countries such as united states, united kingdom, Albania, Macedonia, Turkey, Japan, Holland, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Belgium etc. conference will continue till tomorrow. On the second day they will visit first battalion in Gjilane.


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KSF MINISTER MET WITH ALBANIAN MILITARY ATTACHES AND SENIOR

OFFICERS FROM MONTENEGRO DEFENSE MINISTRY


Minister for Kosovo Security Force Rrustem Berisha

met in separate meeting, with defense attaché of republic of Albania colonel Ahmet Leka, as well as

senior officers from defense ministry of Montenegro,

colonel Zorna Boshkoviq, adviser to minister of

defense of Montenegro sand Lt colonel Zivko

Rakoceviq. Meeting between the minister and senior officers form

Montenegro and Albania were conducted in the spirit

of cooperation and mutual cooperation between

Kosovo and Albania and Kosovo and Montenegro.

Reception of senior officer from Albania and

Montenegro was as a part of their participation in the KSF and partner’s conference, which saw military

attaches accredited in Kosovo and region.

MINISTER BERISHA REPORTED TO PARLIAMENT

COMMITTEE FOR INTERNAL AFFAIRS, SECURITY

AND SUPERVISION OF KOSOVO SECURITY FORCE


For the first time in his tenure Mr. Rrustem Berisha took part in the meeting of assembly commission on

internal affairs, security and supervision of KSF.

Meeting of this commission was presided by the

member of this committee PM Haxhi Shala. Part of

this meeting were members of Kosovo assembly,

members of this committed from all political parties. Minister Rrustem Berisha informed PM about the

previous and current state of MKSF and KSF,

strategic objectives force development, cooperation

with strategic partners and regional countries,

cooperation with NATO and KFOR, integration of communities in KSF as well as planning process of

KSF into Kosovo Armed Forces. Furthermore,

minister Berisha informed PM of transformation

plans in KAF, steps to be undertaken, full

transparency of this process, overall all institutional

coordination and coordination with strategic allies. KSF minister answered some questions by PM

members of parliament commission on internal

affairs, security and supervision of KSF, mostly

related to informing about the number of members,

weapons, medical sector, and transformation compiling plan, inclusion of communities and

promotion of members.


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PARTICIPANTS OF KSF AND PARTNERS

CONFERENCE VISITED FIRST BATTALION OF RAPID REACTION

BRIGADE OF KSF IN GJILANE


Rapid Reaction Brigade first battalion of Kosovo Security Force hosted military dignitaries, military

diplomats of KSF partner countries, who were

participants of tow-day visit in the KSF and partner

conference. initially military diplomats were hosted in

the new born barracks by the Kosovo security force commander LTG Rahman Rama, KSF land force

deputy commander brigade general Gezim Hazrolli,

director of directorate for operations in MKSF brigade

general Zymer Halimi acting commander of rapid

reaction brigade colonel Xhevahir Geci as well as

commander of first rapid reaction battalion major Berat Shala.

In the meeting organized honoring the military

attachés of Kosovo friendly nations, with which KSF

has bilateral agreements spoke colonel Xhevahir Geci

who informed the senior international military figures about mission, duties and activities of the brigade he

commands. after that major Berat Shala informed

guest in details about the mission, duties and

activities of first rapid reaction battalion, its

professionalism, education, trainings, exercises

operations and results achieved by the members, home and abroad, whether individual ones and

collective ones of this battalion. At the end of this

conference military attachés of friendly nations

accredited in Kosovo and regional countries had the

chance to take a closer look on some main RRB activates as a KSF elite unit.

MINISTER RRUSTEM BERISHA HOSTED

NATO FORMED SPOKESMAN MR. JAMIE SHEA

Pristina, 25 October 2017 Minister of Kosovo Security Force Mr. Rrustem Berisha hosted today the formed NATO spokesman during the Kosovo’s war currently the deputy assistant of NATO secretary general of emerging security challenges Mr. Jamie Shea.

During this meeting minister Berisha welcomed Mr. Shea in his visit and expressed his gratitude for his service while NATO spokesman, calling him as one of military dignitaries that gave hope to people of Kosovo during very difficult times, and adding that Mr. Jame Shea is a well-known person for every Kosovo’s citizen. KSF minister focused mostly at the ways as how to advance KSF mission, deriving as a need from the SSSR review, as well as stating the preparation and operational readiness of KSF, he said that now is the right time, through commitment of local political institutions wrap

up this with a political decision, all together, domestically coordinated in full transparency with our strategic partner and NATO. While from the other side NATO former spokesman Mr. Jamie Shea said he is impressed with the KSF progress, stating that all previous commitment, contribution, sacrifice for peace and security in Kosovo have enabled Kosovo to prosper in its independent manner.


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DIRECTOR FARUK GECI TOOK PART IN

THE CHAIRMAN MEETING FOR PLANS AND POLICES US-ADRIATIC CHARTER

Pristina, 26 October 2017 Director of Directorate for plans and policies in the Ministry for Kosovo security force Mr. Faruk Geci took part in the meeting of the directors of directorates for plans and policies of member states of USS-ADRIATIC CHARTER (A5) that took place in the Skopje Macedonia. In this meeting of the senior officials for defense policies was discussed about current plans within the

Adriatic charter A-5, for future projects, for the contribution of regional countries in NATO, and for refugee crises. In this occasion, director Geci laid down and reasons why the application for membership of the Republic of Kosovo must be supported, as a full member in the ADRIATIC CHARTER A-5. He also spoke about the possibility of joint projects in the future in the search and rescue realm, thus offering the center of search and rescue of civil protection regiment for regional countries, while for cadets of regional countries the chance to pursue their studies at the Kosovo security force university study center.

KSF COMMANDER GENERAL RAMA TOOK

PART IN THE AMERICAN MILITARY FOR EUROPE CONFERENCE WITH EUROPEAN

MILITARIES


Invited by the US command in Europe, Kosovo

security FORCE Commander LTG Rrahman Rama is taking part in the US military for people conference

with all European militaries. This is the 25 fifth us

military for Europe conference with European

militaries which started on October 25 and is

expected to end by October 27 2017, in Wiesbaden of

the federal republic of Germany. American military for Europe with European

militaries conference is an open forum for discussion

between CHOD and land forces of more than

countries from Europe and Asia.

General Rama will partake in all meeting sessions along with military chiefs of more than 40 countries

from Europe and also will have other bilateral

meetings. American military for Europe conference is

the main European conference for cooperation in

security fields of big contributors of joint objectives to

increase the understandings, increase the cooperation level and peace and stability in Europe.


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MINISTER BERISHA HOSTED IN MEETING GERMAN DEFENSE ATTACHÉ LT COLONEL

HERRMANN

Pristina, 26 October 2017 Minister for Kosovo Security Force, Rrustem Berisha, met with military attaché of federal Republic of Germany accredited in the Republic of Kosovo Lt colonel Martin Herrmann. In this joint meeting between minister Berisha

and German attaché Lt colonel Herman was discussed about great relationship between two countries and also splendid relations between ministry for Kosovo Security Force and Ministry of Defense of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Both parties focused on the real cooperation activities, especially about the support German armed forces have provided for Kosovo security force, mostly in education, trainings advising, and also about donations German government has given to KSF.

Minister Berisha and attaché Herrmann expressed their stances for continuing this cooperation between two ministries and both forces through many activities to contribute for the sake of general good and peace and stability.

KSF AS FIRST INSTITUTION WITH

INTEGRITY PLAN


Kosovo Center for Security Studies presented today the third monitoring and evaluating report with topic

on: monitoring and evaluating of security institutions

focusing on two most trustful institutions in Kosovo:

Kosovo Police and Kosovo Security Force. Part of this

presentation were: secretary general of Ministry for Kosovo Security Force Mr. Shkelzen Sylaj, brigade

general Nazmi Brahimaj, director of department for

operations and trainings, representatives from Kosovo

police, as well as monitors and press representatives.

It was said that the aim of the Kosovo Center for

Security Studies is to evaluate and monitor the activities related to the development on the field of

integrity in the KSF MKSF and Kosovo police

institutions. This report covers the reporting period

October 2016-october 2017 and is also the follow up

of other activities of this center in terms of increasing security level at security sector. .

KSF part was presented by Mrs. Arife Muji, saying

that Kosovo Security force currently is the only

regional force in possession of this plan. It is a

domestic trailblazer in terms of compiling Integrity

Plan, because up till September 2017 ministry for Kosovo Security Force remains the only force that

compiled such a plan. MKSF continues unfolding this

plan whose aim is to apply measures and activities

aimed to strengthen the integrity. MKSF secretary

general Mr. Shkelzen Sylaj, on behalf of KSF minister greeted d all and also hailed Kosovo Center for such a

professional survey. MKSF and KSF have begun

implementing the integrity Plan since July 2016

thanks to the support by Norwegian Government


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35 KSF MEMBERS CONCLUDED “UNIT AND SQUAD MANAGEMENT LEVEL”

TRAINING


The “Adem Jashari” barracks of Land Force

Command in Pristina saw the end of a week-long workshop called” unit and squad management level”

which took place at the engineering battalion.

35 KSF members took place officers and NCO took

part in this workshop. I started on 23 and lasted till

27.10. 2017 was conducted by the American connoisseur from Iowa national guard aiming to

establish the “ leadership book”

in this wrapping up ceremony deputy commander

Land Force Commander brigade general Gezim

Hazrolli, KSF sergeant major Genc Metaj and officers

from KSF and Iowa national guard.

Addressing all attendees about the importance of the workshop, role of NCO in the military and cooperation with Iowa National Guard spoke brigade general Gezim Hazroli. He thanked general Orr and American instruction team. “Thanked General Orr and the American instruction team for their time continuous support pouring in in the in order to achieve adequate level. Aloes expect that such a book be a model for our officers and NCO, which are the backbone of the military, and so gradually set a standard. Pleased with this seminar was also the Iowa National Guard

sergeant major Rachel fails who hailed KSF members for

their zest and success during the workshop. “Thanks to a great cooperation, within such a short time, we have managed to establish such document which includes most important parts. And won’t end with this, but will continue be supplemented with additional materials during all the time”. This workshop, which expected to kick off again in December of this year is conducted within the bilateral cooperation between United States of America and Kosovo, and divided in three groups: personnel group, training group and training group.

KSF MEMBER’S SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHED SEARCH AND

RESCUE TRAINING

Pristina, 27 October 2017 Based on the bilateral cooperation between Republic

of Kosovo and republic of Croatia, especially ministry

for Kosovo security force and ministry of defense and

armed forces of Croatia, a team of eleven members

from civil protection regiment Kosovo security force

have been on the search and rescue training in the Croatian mountains.

Repelling training search and rescue and chopper

evacuation enfolded between 16-27.10 2017 in

cooperation with armed forces of republic of Croatia,

especially with Croatian units for mountain search and rescue. This sort of level training for KSF

members is of special importance not only as

cooperation between tow militaries but also in gaining

experience in all fields of search and rescue Weather

in mountains, sea, urban etc. KSF members part of

this training expressed that knowledge gained from this training may be well concreted in the real life

situations in all Kosovo.

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