北约组织重申驻科部队在科索沃的任务,支持北马其顿的防御,推动西巴尔干欧盟一体化。 NATO reaffirms KFOR mission in Kosovo, backs North Macedonia’s defense, and pushes Western Balkan EU integration.

北约秘书长马克·鲁特重申北约联盟在访问斯科普里期间对驻科部队在科索沃的维持和平任务的承诺,指出这对区域安全仍然至关重要,而且尽管有未经证实的报道称美国施加压力要减少部队的部署,但该部队的部署没有改变。 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reaffirmed the alliance’s commitment to the KFOR peacekeeping mission in Kosovo during a visit to Skopje, stating it remains vital for regional security and that no changes to the force’s deployment have been made despite unconfirmed reports of U.S. pressure to reduce it. 他赞扬了北马其顿的强大国防开支 — — 超过GDP的2% — — 及其对北约东翼的贡献,同时强调北约致力于捍卫所有盟国。 He praised North Macedonia’s strong defence spending—over 2% of GDP—and its contributions to NATO’s eastern flank, while emphasizing NATO’s dedication to defending all allies. Rutte还强调西巴尔干融入欧盟的重要性,认为这是通往长期稳定的道路,呼吁在成员标准和区域合作方面取得进展。 Rutte also highlighted the importance of Western Balkan integration into the EU as a path to long-term stability, calling for progress on membership criteria and regional cooperation.