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Dutch delegation joins mission in Kosovo

News item | 21-03-2008

The Netherlands is to participate in the European Union's rule of law mission in Kosovo (EULEX). EULEX will run until 16 February 2010.

The aim of EULEX is to support government, police and the justice and customs authorities in Kosovo. Some two thousand police and civilians from EU member states will be heading to Kosovo in the next few weeks.

The Dutch government aims to contribute 40 to 60 police and military police officers and judicial and civilian experts. The Netherlands and France are also investigating the possibility of sending a joint Franco-Dutch police unit to Kosovo.

The EULEX operation is financed largely by the EU. The costs for the Netherlands are estimated at 8.6 million euros.

The Netherlands recognised Kosovo as an independent state on 4 March 2008.

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• Newsflash ministry of Foreign Affairs

  21-03-2008

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