Lajcak, Escobar brief NATO officials on situation in Kosovo

A NATO press release said that the meeting was part of regular consultations on the situation in Kosovo and developments in the broader Western Balkans region.

It added that KFOR remains extremely vigilant and has the capability and personnel to continue implementing its UN mandate fully and on a daily basis, for the benefit of all communities living in Kosovo.

“NATO also continues to support the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina – as the main platform to build lasting peace and security across the region – and all efforts aimed at advancing European and Euro-Atlantic integration of the Western Balkans,” it said.

The press release said that Escobar and Lajcak also briefed NATO Ambassadors on their diplomatic efforts and engagements with all parties in the region.

Geona said in a Twitter post that cooperation is the key to stability. “NATO-EU cooperation is key to security and stability in Kosovo and the Western Balkans, and KFOR’s 's role remains essential,” he wrote.

Timely meeting w/ #US Dep. Asst. Secretary Gabriel Escobar & #EU Special Rep for Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue @MiroslavLajcak. #NATO-EU cooperation is key to security & stability in Kosovo & the Western Balkans, and @NATO_KFOR's role remains essential.
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— Mircea Geoana (@Mircea_Geoana) January 9, 2023

Timely meeting w/ #US Dep. Asst. Secretary Gabriel Escobar & #EU Special Rep for Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue @MiroslavLajcak. #NATO-EU cooperation is key to security & stability in Kosovo & the Western Balkans, and @NATO_KFOR's role remains essential.
ℹ️: https://t.co/u2wN6GhuN5pic.twitter.com/Y2fPmtk8W8

The US mission to NATO said in a Twitter post that NATO and the EU are committed to finding a solution in the interest of all communities in Kosovo. “Peace and stability in the Western Balkans is important for all Europeans. The United States, our NATO Allies, and the EU are committed to working with Serbia & Kosovo to find a solution and way forward in the interest of the stability, safety, and well-being of all communities,” the post said.

Peace and stability in the Western Balkans is important for all Europeans. The United States, our @NATO Allies, and the EU are committed to working with Serbia & Kosovo to find a solution and way forward in the interest of the stability, safety, and well-being of all communities. pic.twitter.com/w9oLrK4vli

— US Mission to NATO (@USNATO) January 9, 2023

Peace and stability in the Western Balkans is important for all Europeans. The United States, our @NATO Allies, and the EU are committed to working with Serbia & Kosovo to find a solution and way forward in the interest of the stability, safety, and well-being of all communities. pic.twitter.com/w9oLrK4vli