Kosovo’s authorities have inaugurated a new police station facility in Izvor, Zveçan—located just two kilometers from the border with Serbia.

Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who attended the inauguration, stated that the facility will serve border security efforts and help prevent illegal activities.

The foundation stone for the Kosovo Police facility was laid on November 25 of last year, according to KosovaPress.

According to a statement from the Government of Kosovo, the new building spans approximately 4,000 square meters, with a construction investment of €753,000.

During the inauguration ceremony, Kurti noted that under the Brussels agreements, the border crossing between Kosovo and Serbia in Zveçan was supposed to be an integrated crossing point. However, he said, this has yet to be realized “because Serbia continues to disregard the agreements.”

“We are here today, six and a half months later, to inaugurate the new Border Surveillance Police Station here in Izvor, Zveçan, Republic of Kosovo—an impressive facility which cost around €750,000 and covers a total area of nearly 4,000 square meters. It will provide dignified working conditions for police officers and enable high-quality performance in preventing smuggling and any other illegal activities,” Kurti stated.