The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and the US Department of Defense have signed the Communication Interoperability and Security Agreement (CISMOA), a key document that enables secure information exchange and increased interoperability between the two forces.
The agreement was signed in Pristina by the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, and Major General John Phillips, Director of Communications and Cyber at the US European Command (EUCOM).
The US Embassy in Pristina described this agreement as a major step forward in strengthening bilateral cooperation.
"Kosovo becomes the 33rd global partner to sign the CISMOA, increasing communications security and interoperability. A major step forward in strengthening and securing both our nations," the US Embassy said in a statement.
For its part, the Kosovo Ministry of Defense said that the agreement is of particular importance because it enables the use of advanced defense technology and the exchange of secure and cryptographic data.
In a reaction on social media, the acting Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, said that this agreement is a continuation of commitments for common security.
"I congratulate the Commander of the KSF, Lieutenant General Bashkim Jashari, and the Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, for this important achievement in building the capacities of the KSF and express my gratitude to the United States for its continued support," Kurti wrote.
What is CISMOA?
The Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) is an agreement that the United States enters into with international partners to enable the secure exchange of sensitive military information and the use of advanced communications equipment.
This agreement is fundamental to increasing interoperability between the military forces of partner countries and the US and is considered a cornerstone for deepening cooperation in the field of defense.
By signing the CISMOA, Kosovo joins a global network of 33 partners who share common standards for security and communication. REL (A2 Televizion)
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