Turkey takes over command of force in southern Kosovo
Turkish Armed Forces assumed the command of Multinational Task Force South (MNTF-S).
Tuesday, 29.05.2007.
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Turkey takes over command of force in southern Kosovo
The report said that Turkish Gen. Ugur Tarcin, who took over the command, said at the ceremony that "we will be putting another stone to ensure and to improve security and stability.""I believe that everyone knows how necessary a safe atmosphere is for the reconstruction and development of Kosovo," the general added.
Meanwhile, KFOR Commander Lt. Gen. Roland Kather said that MNTF-S would discourage any threat that might endanger the safety of Kosovo.
He added that the task force is a role model of assistance to people of Kosovo.
Turkish battalion will serve with 757 troops in MNTF-S and the medical unit within the battalion will also provide health services for civilians in Kosovo.
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