Kosovo’s President, Vjosa Osmani, met on Tuesday with the commander of NATO’s mission in Kosovo (KFOR), Enrico Barduani, to discuss security and stability in Kosovo and the region. The meeting also focused on coordinating activities ahead of the upcoming visit of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte to Kosovo.

Rutte is expected to visit Kosovo on March 11, marking his first visit since assuming the role of NATO Secretary General.

During his stay, Rutte will be accompanied by ambassadors from NATO member states who are part of the North Atlantic Council.

According to a statement from the Kosovo Presidency, President Osmani emphasized the critical role of KFOR in maintaining peace and security in Kosovo.

“Our continent is facing a complex geopolitical situation that requires close cooperation and constant coordination with our allies,” Osmani stated.

A few weeks ago, Rutte highlighted that stability in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia is in everyone’s best interest and expressed confidence that there will be no dramatic shift in the U.S. commitment to the NATO alliance.