UNMIK/PR/1590
PRISTINA – SRSG Joachim Rücker visited Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje municipality today and praised local leaders for their positive example of inter-ethnic cooperation.
The SRSG met Municipal Assembly President Skënder Zogaj together with Additional Deputy President Qerim Gara of the Ashkali community and Kosovo Serb Mayoral Adviser Sladjan Milenković. The SRSG also met representatives of the ethnically mixed village of Batushë/Batuse.
The meetings focused mainly on practical issues of concern to all communities, such as the economy, health care and education, as well as specific concerns about public infrastructure in Batushë/Batuse.
“This is a functioning multi-ethnic municipality,” the SRSG told the media. “I have noted much progress. I have also noted the very good relationship the mayor has with all communities in Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje.”
The SRSG also praised the leadership shown by municipal officials, noting the positive effect this has had on the security situation in the municipality. “This has something to do with leadership qualities, reaching out and talking to the communities,” the SRSG said.