President of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Atifete Jahjaga, received today at separate meetings the Special EU Representative in Kosovo, Mr. Samuel Zbogar, Head of the EU Rule of Law Mission, EULEX, Mr. Bernd Borchardt and the NATO Peacekeeping Force Commander, General Salvatore Farina, with whom she discussed the process of pre term general elections process in Kosovo.
President Jahjaga informed her collocutors with her decision for the assignation of June the 8th as the date of holding of pre term parliamentary elections, after the all inclusive consultations with political parties and political subjects of Kosovo on finding of a suitable date in congruence with the legally prescribed time limits and which allows for necessary preparations for proper proceeding of the electoral process.
She emphasized that pre term elections in Kosovo must be democratic, fair honest and all inclusive, and added that Kosovo’s security mechanisms, EULEX, KFOR and Kosovo Police must guarantee the safety of the citizens of the country for a free voting. Madam President added that it is important that the whole process is safe, in order for the vote of the citizens in every part of the territory, including the northern parts, is guaranteed and untouchable.
President Jahjaga stated that t she has already conveyed an invitation to the EU High Representative for Foreign Policy and Security, Baroness Catherine Ashton, to send an election monitoring mission. She also potentiated the importance that the elections are closely observed so that they fulfil the expectations of the citizens.
EU Special Representative in Kosovo, Mr. Samuel Zbogar, stated the importance of a proper electoral process in Kosovo, and said that his office is ready to closely follow this process. NATO Commander, General Farina, and EULEX Head Mr. Berndt Borchardt, stated that jointly with Kosovo Police they are coordinating their activities towards offering of a safe environment for all the citizens of Kosovo, which will guarantee their security for the duration of the electoral process.