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Türkiye assumes KFOR deputy command for one year
Türkiye has assumed the deputy command of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) for one year at a ceremony in Pristina. Brig. Gen. Onur Çakıcı took over the role from Italian Brig. Gen. Federico Collina.
Türkiye has assumed the deputy command of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) for one year at a ceremony.
National Defence Ministry spokesperson Rear Adm. Zeki Aktürk said at a weekly press briefing, "Our country assumed the deputy command of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) for one year at a ceremony held yesterday (27 October)."
Brig. Gen. Onur Çakıcı takes over the role
The ceremony at KFOR headquarters in Pristina was chaired by KFOR Commander Maj. Gen. Roberto Vergori. Turkish Brig. Gen. Onur Çakıcı took over the deputy command from Italian Brig. Gen. Federico Collina. Vergori thanked Collina for his professionalism and leadership and highlighted the deputy commander's important role in supporting the KFOR mission and its activities.
Aktürk stressed that Türkiye would carry out the deputy command role with impartiality, transparency and professionalism, as it did during its command of KFOR.
Türkiye previously commanded KFOR
Türkiye assumed command of KFOR for the first time on 10 October 2023 for one year and handed the role over to Italy on 11 October 2024. The Turkish Armed Forces have contributed troops to KFOR since 1999 and contribute to peace and stability in Kosovo.
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