Prishtina, 26 September, 2023
In the meeting between the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom, Nicholas Abbott, which took place today in the prime minister’s office, the central topic of discussion was the September 24 terrorist attack on the Kosovo Police, from which he was killed on duty, the Police sergeant, now the Hero of Kosovo, Afrim Bunjaku, the current security situation and the steps forward.
Prime Minister Kurti informed Ambassador Abbott of the latest actions of security institutions, as well as their commitment to guarantee territorial integrity, security, legality and constitutionality.
He said that in Kosovo state sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security were violated on Sunday.
The exposed weaponry shows that there was a scenario in question for many more killings and bloodshed in Kosovo, a scenario that was fortunately prevented thanks to the professionalism of the Kosovo Police. The police provide security for all citizens of Kosovo, for all communities, without distinction, said the Prime Minister.
Describing the group of attackers, he said they are trained combat professionals, equipped with grenades, rocket launchers and snipers, who are neither smuggling gangs nor armed citizens. From the preliminary information, he added that most of them seem to have been members of the so-called “Civil Defense” or “Northern Brigade” which the Government of the Republic of Kosovo declared a terrorist organization almost three months ago.
While expressing gratitude for the continued support of the United Kingdom, the Prime Minister said that the border line with Serbia is very long, in the north and the terrain is mountainous, therefore it is necessary to have increased local and international cooperation for preservation, protection and control of the border.
Ambassador Abbott expressed his condolences to the family, colleagues of the deceased Bunjaku, and all the citizens of Kosovo, as he condemned the criminal and terrorist attack of September 24. He appreciated the management of the situation by the Government of Kosovo, the Police of Kosovo and all other state institutions for the professionalism and prudence shown.
Last modified: September 27, 2023