The UNMIK Regional Office in Mitrovica endeavors to facilitate peaceful inter-ethnic relations and conducts regular outreach visits to promote inter-ethnic reconciliation.
The regional office ensures effective coordination of activities through frequent interactions with community and political leaders as well as mandate- holding international partners. These efforts help develop a focused monitoring on security related matters including those affecting freedom of movement and create a mechanism that aims to promote and maintain peace and stability in the region.
On a daily basis, Municipal UNMIK offices function as interfaces between northern municipal leaders and the Kosovo-Albanian minority community in the North, providing a channel of communication for both sides. In doing so, MRO places emphasis on the de-politicization of issues and seeks practical solutions in accordance with the applicable laws.
The Regional office also creates opportunities for leaders from both sides of the Ibar River to jointly address the daily problems of all communities in the region, including water and electricity supply. It also liaises with international economic development actors and potential donors to promote economic development initiatives in the Mitrovica Region, and fosters the creation and promotion of economic development strategies and initiatives by municipalities, identifying needs and priority areas for development.