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KFOR: Ulutaš and Kurti Meeting Canceled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances

KFOR: Ulutaš and Kurti Meeting Canceled Due to Unforeseen Circumstances

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The planned meeting between KFOR Commander Ozkan Ulutaş and Kosovo's acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti did not take place.
  • KFOR cited "unforeseen circumstances" as the reason for the cancellation.
  • Ulutaš remains in close contact with all partners, including Kosovo's institutions.

The planned meeting between KFOR Commander Ozkan Ulutaş and Kosovo's acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, the Kosovo Force (KFOR) announced on Sunday evening. The international peacekeeping force stated that the meeting would not be held as scheduled.

Despite the cancellation, KFOR emphasized that Commander Ulutaš continues to maintain close contact with all partners, including representatives of Kosovo's institutions. The statement did not provide further details regarding the specific reasons for the unforeseen circumstances that led to the cancellation.

Earlier in the day, Kurti had spoken to reporters about the presence of KFOR on the bridge in Mitrovica. He suggested that the bridge should not remain closed to vehicles, especially following NATO's announcement regarding a reduction in KFOR's presence there. Kurti had indicated his intention to discuss this issue with Ulutaš during their scheduled meeting.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, today's meeting between KFOR Commander, Major General Ulutaš, and Mr. Kurti did not take place. KFOR Commander remains in close contact with all partners, including representatives of institutions in Kosovo.

— KFOR statementKFOR announced the cancellation of the meeting between its commander and Kosovo's acting prime minister.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.