Sec. 1237. Sense of Senate on Kosovo and the role of the Kosovo Force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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It is the sense of the Senate that— normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia is in the interest of both countries and would enhance security and stability in the Western Balkans; the United States should continue to support the diplomatic efforts of Kosovo and Serbia to reach a historic agreement to normalize relations between the two countries; mutual recognition should be a central element of normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia; both Kosovo and Serbia should refrain from actions that would make an agreement more difficult to achieve; the Kosovo Force of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization continues to play an indispensable role in maintaining security and stability, which are the essential predicates for the success of the diplomatic efforts of Kosovo and Serbia to achieve normalization of relations; the participation of the United States Armed Forces in the Kosovo Force is foundational to the credibility and success of mission of the Kosovo Force; with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies and other European partners contributing over 80 percent of the troops for the mission, the Kosovo Force represents a positive example of burden sharing; together with the allies and partners of the United States, the United States should— maintain its commitment to the Kosovo Force; and take all appropriate steps to ensure that the Kosovo Force has the necessary personnel, capabilities, and resources to perform its critical mission; and the United States should continue to support the gradual transition of the Kosovo Security Force to a multi-ethnic army for the Republic of Kosovo that is interoperable with North Atlantic Treaty Organization members through an inclusive and transparent process that— respects the rights and concerns of all citizens of Kosovo; promotes regional security and stability; and supports the aspirations of Kosovo for eventual full membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.