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The Kosovo Security Force<\/span><\/span> has announced that, in a solemn ceremony held today at the \u201cSk\u00ebnderbeu\u201d barracks in Ferizaj, 36 recruits from non-majority communities were certified and have officially joined the force as its soldiers.<\/p>\n

During the ceremony, it was stated that the recruits came from Turkish, Ashkali, Bosniak, Roma, and Egyptian communities, demonstrating the continuous commitment of the Kosovo Security Force to building an inclusive, professional, and multiethnic force.<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring their training, the recruits have gained fundamental military knowledge and skills, preparing them to contribute to the fulfillment of the mission of the Kosovo Security Force in service of all citizens of the Republic of Kosovo<\/span><\/span>,\u201d the FSK said in a Facebook post.<\/p>\n

In addition to leaders from the Ministry of Defense and the Kosovo Security Force, the ceremony was also attended by the recruits\u2019 family members and invited guests, who shared this important moment with the graduates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe certification of these recruits represents an important step in their professional journey and at the same time contributes to strengthening the capacities of the Kosovo Security Force as a modern, inclusive institution serving the country,\u201d the FSK stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Kosovo Security Force has announced that, in a solemn ceremony held today at the \u201cSk\u00ebnderbeu\u201d barracks in Ferizaj, 36 recruits from non-majority communities were certified and have officially joined the force as its soldiers. 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