Press Releases

UNMIK/PR/1696 PRISTINA – In a meeting in Zagreb today with Croatia’s President Stejpan Mesic, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker thanked the President for Croatia’s continuous support for Kosovo, including the status process. The SRSG briefed President…

UNMIK/PR/1695 PRISTINA – The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker met in Podgorica today with the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Zeljko Sturanovic. They discussed the current situation in Kosovo, relations between Montenegro and Kosovo, ways to further…

UNMIK/PR/1694 PRISTINA – In a meeting in Berlin today with Germany’s Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker thanked Germany for its crucial contribution to finding a solution for Kosovo’s status. “During its EU…

UNMIK/PR/1693 PRISTINA – UNMIK stands fully in support of the marchers who demonstrated against crime today. The murder of Kosovo Police Officer Triumf Riza is a heinous crime and a terrible tragedy. But the outpouring of support for his family is a sign that the people of Kosovo do not accept crime…

UNMIK/PR/1692 PRISTINA – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker announced today after meeting with the Team of Unity that Kosovo will hold Municipal and Assembly elections on 17 November. “In light of the Team of Unity’s request for Assembly and Municipal…

UNMIK/PR/1691 PRISTINA – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker met today with local residents in Cernicë/Cernica, Donji Budriga/Budriga I Ulte and Zhegër/Žegra to hear their concerns on how to reconcile the communities in Kosovo. The SRSG was accompanied…

UNMIK/PR/1690 PRISTINA – Principal Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (PDSRSG) Steven Schook today signed Executive Decision No. 2007/44, which authorizes the Central Elections Commission (CEC) to start technical preparations now to hold elections in Kosovo. “As…

UNMIK/PR/1689 UNITED NATIONS – Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker today urged the UN Security Council to quickly draw up a roadmap for determining Kosovo’s status. The SRSG told the 15-member Council in a closed session that the time had come to…

UNMIK/PR/1688 PRISTINA – After holding discussions today with Kosovo Protection Corps (KPC) commanders, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Kosovo (SRSG) Joachim Rücker commended the KPC for “the very positive and constructive way it has been contributing and continues to…