PRISTINA, Nov 12 /ATA/ – An annual British Remembrance Sunday commemoration at Pristina’s Edit Durham Square paid tribute to 14 British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives whilst serving in Kosovo since 1999 at short service and ceremony organized by the British Embassy in Kosovo.
British Ambassador Nicholas Abbott attended the ceremony, describing it as a special event for the Embassy.
“This is a day also to welcome our British troops present here as part of KFOR’s strategic reserve and this is a very special event for us and our embassy. We came together to pay our respects to all those who have served and died in conflict, including the 14 members of the British Armed Forces who lost their lives in Kosovo. “For our tomorrow they gave their today,” Abbott said.
Kosovo Defence Minister Ejup Maqedonci praised British troops for their contribution to liberation and defending peace and security in Kosovo.
“Great Britain continues playing a crucial role in our country’s security and is supporting Kosovo in the international arena and in building defence capacities,”Maqedonci said.
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