Moldova deploys 17th peacekeeping contingent to Kosovo KFOR peacekeeping mission
Moldova deploys 17th peacekeeping contingent to Kosovo KFOR peacekeeping mission
The National Army has deployed the 17th peacekeeping contingent to the KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo.
Defense Minister Anatolie Nosati said that the 40 troops seconded by the Republic of Moldova in the Kosovo peacekeeping operation are prepared according to international requirements and will be interoperable with the armies of partner states, ensuring peace and security in the Balkan region.
“The 16 contingents that the Republic of Moldova has deployed so far in KFOR have shown that the National Army is a reliable partner and are well-trained military. We expect the same performances from the contingent of peacekeepers who will start their mandate in the Kosovo mission in a few days “, the Minister of Defense mentioned.
In the same context, Minister Nosatia thanked the partners in Italy and the United States for the logistical assistance and training provided to the soldiers of the National Army for the fulfillment of the mandate in Kosovo.
During the ceremony, the US Ambassador to our country, HE Kent D. Logsdon, noted that the 17th contingent, seconded to KFOR, is further proof that the National Army of Moldova is a capable force that can count on. other nations, contributing to international peace. “By participating in this peacekeeping operation, the National Army will gain valuable experience that will enhance existing capabilities and readiness for the most important mission – to protect the Republic of Moldova,” said Ambassador Longsdon.
In his turn, HE Lorenzo Tomassoni, the Italian ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, addressed the following message to the military: “Your work is precious. I am sure that through your professionalism you will obtain excellent results in accordance with the tradition installed by your colleagues who preceded you. Be proud of who you are and what you will do for your country and for the whole world ”.
It should be mentioned that the KFOR-17 contingent of the National Army consists of 40 soldiers, infantrymen and weapons specialists, who will carry out security missions and guard the military objectives and patrol the area of responsibility.
The Moldovan military will be part of the Regional Command-West and will be deployed to the Camp Villaggio Italia military base in Pech, Kosovo. Their term of office shall be six months.
The KFOR peacekeeping mission is led by the North Atlantic Alliance, in accordance with UN Resolution 1244.