Austria reaffirms its long-standing commitment to peace, security in Kosovo

VEINNA: Austria announced the deployment of its 50th Contingent of Austrian troops to the Kosovo Force (KFOR) mission, continuing its long-standing commitment to peace and security in Kosovo. In a statement, Austrian Defence Minister Klaudia Tanner emphasised the importance of international peacekeeping operations for Austria. 'Our contribution in Kosovo shows that we are a reliable partner in international crisis management measures,' she said. Austria has been involved in the NATO-led KFOR peacekeeping mission since 1999, to ensure security, maintain public order and reconstruction. Source: Emirates News Agency