A delegation of the Advisory Committee on the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is visiting Kosovo* this week (4-8 April 2022) to evaluate progress made in the protection of national minorities.

This is the fifth visit of the Advisory Committee to Kosovo*. The delegation is having meetings in Prishtinë / Priština, Fushë Kosovë / Kosovo Polje, Dragash/Dragaš, Pejë/Peć, Mitrovicë/Mitrovica and Prizren with representatives of the government as well as civil society and representatives of national minorities to discuss the implementation of the Framework Convention.

Following this visit, the Advisory Committee will draw up its fifth opinion on the implementation of the Framework Convention in Kosovo* containing specific findings and recommendations for follow-up. The fifth opinion is expected to be adopted in 2023.

* All reference to Kosovo, whether to the territory, institutions or population, in this text shall be understood in full compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 and without prejudice to the status of Kosovo.