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Austria Deploys 50th Contingent to Kosovo for Peacekeeping
The Austrian Armed Forces are continuing their long-standing commitment to peace and security in Kosovo. At the beginning of April, the 50th contingent of Austrian troops will be deployed to the KFOR mission. This mission, in which Austria has been involved since 1999, will now be continued under the leadership of Colonel Bernhard Gruber of the General Staff Service, who will assume responsibility for around 190 soldiers.
Austria's involvement in KFOR underlines the country's role as an active contributor to international security and stability. / Picture: © Wikimedia Commons /6jgbrig ÖÄ & KOMM, CC BY-SA 3.0
In a statement, Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner emphasized the importance of international peacekeeping operations for Austria. "In times of global security threats, Austria reaffirms its commitment to international cooperation and peacekeeping. Our contribution in Kosovo shows that we are a reliable partner in international crisis management measures", said…
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