UN chief: Global support vital for UNMIK

The continuing and global support for the UN mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) is of key importance, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in his latest report. The continuing support for UNMIK activities by Pristina and by Belgrade, as well as by the Security Council and the broader international community, is of crucial importance, he writes in the report to the Council, in which he voices concern at possible increased tensions in northern Kosovo, it was posted on the UN website. UN chief: Global support vital for UNMIK "The strategic goal of UNMIK remains the promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights through engagement with all communities in Kosovo, as well as with Pristina and Belgrade and regional and international actors," Ban Ki-moon underlined in his report. "The longer-term stability and development of Kosovo and the region rests on a successful process of reconciliation between communities," he said, noting that the security situation remains relatively calm but fragile.

UN chief: Global support vital for UNMIK

"The strategic goal of UNMIK remains the promotion of security, stability and respect for human rights through engagement with all communities in Kosovo, as well as with Pristina and Belgrade and regional and international actors," Ban Ki-moon underlined in his report.

"The longer-term stability and development of Kosovo and the region rests on a successful process of reconciliation between communities," he said, noting that the security situation remains relatively calm but fragile.