Pristina, Belgrade continue to 'narrow remaining differences,' says senior UN official
Pristina, Belgrade continue to ‘narrow remaining differences,’ says senior UN official 27 May 2014 – Despite a slower pace recently on implanting the aims of the European Union-led political dialogue between Belgrade and…
States seek agreement and action on top global issues at UN's General Assembly week
With countries looking to the UN to help tackle issues ranging from Middle East peace to climate change and health, 113 Heads of State and Government and nearly 70 foreign ministers traveled to New York to take part in the…
UNV participates in 'Let's Do it Kosovo' clean-up day
UNV participates in ‘Let’s Do it Kosovo’ clean-up day On May 24th United Nations Volunteers from UNMIK, UNDP, UNFPA, UN WOMEN and many other agencies hit the streets to pick up garbage! Their cleaning efforts were part of the…
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Ms. Astrid Thors visited UNMIK
OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities Ms. Astrid Thors visited UNMIK Pristina, 23 October 2013 – SRSG Farid Zarif in UNMIK HQ met with Ms. Astrid Thors OSCE High Commissioner on National Minorities and her delegation…
SRSG's presentation at the UN Security Council Session
I thank the President of the Security Council for the opportunity today to introduce the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) (S/2012/603)…
Readout of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's meetings with Prime Minister Ivica Dačić of Serbia and Mr. Hashim Thaçi, representative of the Kosovo authorities.
Readout of the Secretary-General’s meetings with Prime Minister Ivica Dačić of Serbia and Mr. Hashim Thaçi, representative of the Kosovo authorities. The Secretary-General met yesterday with Prime Minister Ivica Dačić of…
Ongoing tensions must not be allowed to derail Serbia-Kosovo talks, says UN envoy
From UN News Centre 22 March 2013 – A senior United Nations envoy warned today that ongoing tensions and incidents on the ground must not be allowed to jeopardize the political talks between Serbia and Kosovo which have…
Human Rights Council to hold nineteenth regular session from 27 February to 23 March
Human Rights Council to hold nineteenth regular session from 27 February to 23 March Council Will Start with High-level Segment and Will Hold Panels on Human Rights and Sport, Freedom of Expression on the Internet, Rights of…
Farewell for UNMIK's Deputy Chief
Farewell for UNMIK's Deputy Chief On 21 August 2014, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Kosovo, Mr. Farid Zarif, hosted a farewell reception for the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary…
SRSG's presentation at the UN Security Council Session - 22 March 2013
Mr. President, Excellencies, the report you have before you details the key events and the activities of UNMIK which took place from 16 October 2012 to 15 January 2013. Unofficial Transcipt - SRSG Farid Zarif Presentation to…
Medal Parade Ceremony for UNMIK Police Officers
On 18 January, medals, numerals and certificates were awarded to UNMIK Police officers by UNMIK SRSG Farid Zarif. “I would like to express my gratitude to all contributing countries for making it possible for UNMIK to carry…
UN envoy calls for 'creative, bold' approach to tough political issues
From UN News Centre Following a visit to the Balkans by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last month, his representative for Kosovo today called on the Security Council to encourage leaders in Serbia and Kosovo to take a bolder…