PR/CP(2007)017
19 November 2007
STATEMENT BY THE NATO SECRETARY GENERAL
ON THE
ELECTIONS IN KOSOVO
I welcome the calm and peaceful conduct of this weekend’s
elections in Kosovo and the assessment of the Council of Europe observers that
the voting was in compliance with international standards.
The low
general turnout, however, is regrettable. I am especially disappointed by
the lack of participation by the Kosovo Serb community; all communities should
participate actively in the political process.
I now encourage the
political parties to work quickly towards the formation of a new government. The
Unity Team should engage in a constructive spirit during the remaining
phase of the Troika status negotiations.
KFOR will continue to carry out
its UN mandate to ensure security and stability in Kosovo.
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