Pristina, October 20 (Albania Journal) – The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday to discuss the situation in Kosovo, including political developments, security conditions and the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia.
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. New York time, or 9 p.m. Kosovo time.
Peter Due, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), is expected to present the Secretary-General’s latest report on Kosovo, covering the period from March 16 to September 15, 2026.
According to Security Council Report, the report assesses that the overall security situation has remained stable. However, difficulties in the functioning of institutions and limited progress in implementing agreements reached through the European Union-facilitated dialogue have continued during the reporting period.
Political developments in Kosovo are also expected to feature prominently in the discussions. These include the formation of a government in September and the election of Justina Pula-Shiroka as president on October 7, with 81 votes.
The situation in northern Kosovo is another key issue on the agenda. The Secretary-General’s report describes the region as calm but fragile, citing disagreements between central and local authorities.
The report also highlights disputes concerning municipal powers, the demolition of buildings, evictions from properties and actions by the Kosovo Police. These issues are addressed in the context of relations between institutions and local communities.
The Kosovo-Serbia dialogue and the implementation of existing agreements, including the 2023 Ohrid Agreement, are also expected to be discussed.
According to the report, no high-level meeting was held under the dialogue process during the reporting period. However, EU Special Representative Peter Sørensen continued to maintain contact with both sides.
The meeting may also address efforts to reintegrate Serb judges and prosecutors into Kosovo’s judicial system, as well as accountability for the armed attack in Banjska in September 2023.
The fate of people who went missing during the Kosovo war is another issue highlighted in the report. As of September 15, 2026, the whereabouts of 1,579 people remained unresolved.
Different positions are also expected to emerge over the future of UNMIK. The United States has previously called for the mission to be closed, while the United Kingdom has supported a strategic review of its role and responsibilities. Russia and China oppose reducing the mission’s presence.
Representatives from Kosovo, Serbia and the European Union are also expected to attend the meeting.
This will be the Security Council’s second regular meeting on Kosovo in 2026.
