TIRANA, July 2 /ATA/ – Albanian and Austrian companies of the Multinational Operational Reserve Force (MN ORF) have completed their deployment to Kosovo in support of the NATO-led KFOR mission in the country, the Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
According to the Ministry of Defense, they have replaced Bulgarian and Greek units and the Operational Reserve Force enhances KFOR’s operational capabilities and preparedness for any potential scenario.
“Rotation enables troops remain focused and well-trained, in order to fulfill KFOR long-standing UN mandate based on UN Security Council Resolution 1244 to contribute to a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement,” the Ministry said.
The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is an armed force established by the international community after the Kosovo war, with the mission of maintaining security in Kosovo. The force’s headquarters is located in Prishtina.
Initially (in 1999), the force consisted of contingents from 40 countries, with 50,000 troops. As of November 30, 2012, the force is composed of approximately 5,565 troops from 31 United Nations member states.
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