NATO and the European Union discuss stability in the Western Balkans

On Tuesday (17 March 2026), the NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska welcomed Ambassador Peter Sorensen, the EU Special Representative for the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, to NATO Headquarters.

The Deputy Secretary General reiterated NATO's strong commitment to the Western Balkans, a region of strategic importance for the Alliance. She highlighted the partnership between NATO and the EU in maintaining peace and stability in Kosovo and beyond. Through the KFOR mission, she said, "NATO continues doing what is militarily possible on the ground to safeguard peace, for the benefit of all people living in Kosovo. But the ultimate solution for lasting regional stability is political. To this end, NATO continues to fully support the EU-led dialogue for the normalisation of relations between Belgrade and Pristina and EUSR Sorensen's efforts."

Ms. Shekerinska highlighted the excellent level of cooperation between NATO and the EU. She emphasised that continued coordination will be key to move the EU-led dialogue forward and that Allies have agreed to increase their support to the normalisation efforts by the EU. Ambassador Sorensen also participated in a meeting of the North Atlantic Council, including NATO partners that contribute personnel to KFOR.

KFOR contributes to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all people and communities living in Kosovo and freedom of movement, in coordination with the Kosovo Police and the EU Rule of Law mission (EULEX), in their respective roles as security responders.