SRSG Ziadeh visits Novo Brdo/Novobërdë municipality, meets with Mayor Milošević and visits the women’s shelter
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, visited Novo Brdo/Novobërdë municipality and met with the Mayor, Mr. Saša Milošević on 21 September. They discussed cooperation and inter-ethnic relations. Mayor Milošević emphasised that the good…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Caroline Ziadeh, met with the President of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, Judge Ekaterina Trendafilova at UNMIK. SRSG Ziadeh and Judge Trendafilova discussed the Specialist Chambers’ functioning and ongoing work, with SRSG…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with the French Ambassador Mr. Olivier Guérot
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh, welcomed the French Ambassador Mr. Olivier Guérot, at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed recent political developments, including the EU-facilitated Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, France’s engagement in Kosovo…
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Leaders must find positive pathway on Kosovo for benefit of all, SRSG Ziadeh tells Security Council
Political leaders must choose between issuing threats or good will gestures in Kosovo – and should decide in favour of all members of society. A message to continue on a pathway of positive leadership, including within the framework of the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, was delivered by the Special…
SRSG Ziadeh’s Message on the Occasion of the United Nations Day:
“Today we reflect on all that has been achieved by the family of humankind, to consider the enormous challenges that have been surmounted in our collective history – a history that created a family of nations, the United Nations – and to reflect on what can be achieved when we all pull together, for…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes new Commander of KFOR Major General Ristuccia
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomed the new Commander of KFOR Major General Angelo Ristuccia at UNMIK Headquarters on 28 October. SRSG Ziadeh and Major General Ristuccia reiterated the importance of continued close cooperation between UNMIK…
Marching to their own beat: Kosovo’s young people with Down Syndrome show why inclusion matters
Medina Surdulli is an accomplished pianist; she loves to Zumba and she works as a therapeutic services assistant. She also lives with Down Syndrome. “I would like that our community is included in every activity with all the others, and has equal opportunities as all others, to make this world…
SRSG Ziadeh makes urgent call for calm and restraint: "There is no alternative to dialogue"
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh is deeply concerned by ongoing developments and the potential escalation of the security situation that will ultimately impact people on the ground. Recalling the developments of Autumn 2021 and July 2022, SRSG…
SRSG Ziadeh commends cohesion and tolerance in Kamenicë/Kamenica municipality during official visit
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK Ms. Caroline Ziadeh visited the municipality of Kamenicë/Kamenica on 4 November, where she met with Mayor Kadri Rahimaj, the Deputy Mayor for Communities and the Director of the Municipal Department of Culture. SRSG Ziadeh…
SRSG Ziadeh meets with the Ambassador of Finland Mr. Matti Nissinen
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh met with the Ambassador of Finland Mr. Matti Nissinen, at UNMIK Headquarters. They discussed recent political developments including the EU-facilitated dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, Finland’s…
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SRSG Ziadeh calls for calm and commitment to dialogue
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh has followed the discussions in Brussels and regrets that no agreement was reached to overcome the current impasse. SRSG Ziadeh stresses the need to avoid any escalation that could destabilise the situation on the…
SRSG Ziadeh welcomes the agreement reached in Brussels to de-escalate the situation on the ground
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh welcomes the agreement reached in Brussels on measures to de-escalate tension, which should bring the focus back to the much-needed normalisation of relations between Pristina and Belgrade. This was made possible…