THE DIPLOMATIC, MILITARY AND HUMANITARIAN ROLE OF FRANCE AND ITS CONTRIBUTION TO THE PEACE AND FREEDOM IN KOSOVO From the Rambouillet Conference to the deployment of NATO peacekeeping forces in Kosovo (February 6-June 12, 1999)

Abstract

Kosovo is currently the youngest country in Europe. In this country, in 1999, took place the last war of the twentieth century. Serbia, for ten consecutive years (1989-1999), had denied Albanians of all their legitimate rights. The main objective of Serbia's conflict in Kosovo was ethnic cleansing. However, the Great Powers, including France, ultimately refrained from allowing it to happen. The French assumed command of this conflict and contributed significantly on the political, military, and humanitarian fronts. Additionally, they are credited for coming up with the idea for the Rambouillet Conference (February 6-23). NATO launched war on Serbia as a result of the Yugoslav Delegation's refusal to ratify the "Interim Agreement on Peace and Self-Government in Kosovo" (March 18, 1999, Paris). By order of the President of the Republic and in accordance with the Government, France joined its allies in this war from March 24 to June 12, 1999. Additionally, it made a noteworthy contribution in the humanitarian field.  President Chirac, Prime Minister Jospin, Foreign Minister Védrine, and Defense Minister Richard were in charge of all of these promises. Additionally, the press and television were entirely devoted to promoting freedom and peace in opposition to all forms of cruelty and brutality. In the midst of such a catastrophe of worldwide proportions, several famous French figures also spoke out.  The French government and other Western Powers made a significant contribution to Kosovo's liberation on June 12, 1999, and its subsequent declaration of independence on February 17, 2008. After that, numerous nations, including France, recognized its independence.