Mojsilovic and KFOR Commander Discuss Kosovo Security

Serbian Army Chief of General Staff General Milan Mojsilovic discussed the security situation in Kosovo and Metohija with KFOR commander Major General Robert Vergori in Belgrade on Saturday, November 14. The Serbian Army published news of the meeting in the international cooperation section of its website, and Beta and KoSSev later carried it.

What was discussed at the meeting in Belgrade?

According to the statement, the two generals reviewed the activities under way to monitor conditions on the ground, prevent an escalation of the crisis and preserve peace and security in the south of the province. The Serbian Army says in the statement that the situation in Kosovo and Metohija is extremely sensitive, and it stresses the importance of regular, open communication between the Serbian Army and KFOR at all levels.

The Serbian Army worded its message to the international forces this way:

It was noted that the security situation in the Province is extremely sensitive and that the International Security Forces must therefore be ready, in line with their mandate, to preserve a safe environment for everyone. In that sense, the importance of regular and open communication between the Serbian Army and KFOR at all levels was emphasized.

Beta carried the same passage and noted that the statement about the talks was provided by the Ministry of Defense.

What does the statement leave out?

The Serbian Army did not say which specific security issues were discussed, or whether the two generals reached any agreement.

The statement also does not mention any specific event on the ground that prompted the meeting. It refers only to a “crisis” whose escalation is to be prevented, without explaining what exactly is meant, so for now the only thing known about the outcome of the talks is what the Serbian Army has said.