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Foreign Relations Of Kosovo
Foreign relations of Kosovo are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Kosovo operates 33 embassies abroad and is host to 22 embassies in Pristina. Kosovo has membership in several international organisations. On 17 February 2008, members of the Assembly of Kosovo declared independence from Serbia. This move was controversial among the international community. International supervision over the direction of the assembly ended in September 2012, and Kosovo became responsible for its own governance. The Republic of Kosovo has been recognised by 118 UN member states, the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Cook Islands, and Niue. Serbia and other member states consider Kosovo as an autonomous region of Serbia. The current Foreign Minister of Kosovo is Donika Gërvalla-Schwarz. Status of diplomatic relations The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo has initiated the process of establishing diplomatic relations with all states that h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kosovo
Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a international recognition of Kosovo, partially recognised state in Southeast Europe. It lies at the centre of the Balkans. Kosovo unilateral declaration of independence, unilaterally 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence, declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, and has since gained diplomatic recognition as a sovereign state by International recognition of Kosovo, 101 member states of the United Nations. It is bordered by Serbia to the north and east, North Macedonia to the southeast, Albania to the southwest, and Montenegro to the west. Most of central Kosovo is dominated by the vast plains and fields of Metohija, Dukagjini and Kosovo field. The Accursed Mountains and Šar Mountains rise in the southwest and southeast, respectively. Its capital and largest city i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Austria–Kosovo Relations
Austria–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of Austria and Kosovo. Kosovo has an embassy in Vienna and Austria has an embassy in Pristina. Austria was one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo's independence on 28 February 2008. As a European Union (EU) member, Austria supports Kosovo in its euro-integration path. Relations On 25 March 2011 Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger stated that "Austria intends to increase its efforts to gain recognition for Kosovo's independence by all of the EU countries, Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said Friday, commenting on his visit to Kosovo... nd thatKosovo needs to show the sceptical countries within the EU that it is doing what is necessary to protect its minorities". Military Austria currently has 606 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hungary–Kosovo Relations
The Hungary–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Hungary and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Hungary recognised it on 19 March 2008. Hungary has an embassy in Pristina. History Despite Hungary's recognition of Kosovo's independence, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Hungary Péter Szijjártó stated on January 2023 that Hungary would vote against Kosovo's accession to European organizations until a deal was reached with Serbia. In April 2023, Hungary along with Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Romania, Serbia and Spain voted against approving Kosovo's membership in the Council of Europe. Military Hungary currently has 353 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO-led Kosovo Force. www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09 See ...
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Germany–Kosovo Relations
Germany–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Republic of Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Germany recognized it on 20 February 2008. Germany has an embassy in Pristina since 27 February 2008. Kosovo has an embassy in Berlin and consulates in Frankfurt, Stuttgart ,Munich, Düsseldorf and Leipzig. The two countries have very good and friendly relations. Germany is the second-largest donor to Kosovo behind the US. BND affair On 19 November 2008 three agents of the Bundesnachrichtendienst were arrested in Kosovo and accused of involvement in a bomb attack five days earlier. The German media speculated that this arrest was meant as some kind of punishment for the BND, which in 2005 certified that Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi was involved in the Kosovar-Albanian mafia network. Even though the Kosovo police claimed to have video evidence proving the involvement of the three agents (whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
France–Kosovo Relations
France–Kosovo relations are the bilateral relations between the French Republic and the Republic of Kosovo. When Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, France became one of the first countries to announce officially about recognition of sovereign Kosovo. France has an embassy in Pristina. Kosovo has an embassy in Paris. The two countries enjoy very good and friendly relations. Political relations For many years, France has played an important role in finding a solution to the issue of Kosovo's status. Accordingly, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Bernard Kouchner was the first ''UN Special Representative of the Secretary General for Kosovo'' when the United Nations took over from Serbia in June 1999 in administration of the territory. This involvement, both civilian and military, has continued ever since, promoting democratisation, compliance with the rights of all communities and especially the Serbian community, now very much a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finland–Kosovo Relations
Finland–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Finland and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Finland recognised it on 7 March 2008. Finland maintains an embassy in Pristina. History In 1999, the President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, was reported as wanting to step up attempts to secure a peace agreement for Kosovo in his new role as a leading negotiator for the European Union. It was also reported that "Correspondents say that despite Mr Ahtisaari's support for air strikes, his position as president of a non-NATO country could make him palatable to Belgrade erbian Government" In 2007, United Nations envoy for Kosovo says independence was the "only viable option" for the territory of Kosovo. However, Ahtisaari's plan for peace failed and he was unable to reconcile Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo and that "Serbians see him as a leading player in the break-up of their country." Following Kosovo's declaration of independence ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia–Kosovo Relations
Estonia–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Estonia and Kosovo. Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Estonia recognised it on 21 February 2008. The governments of the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Kosovo established diplomatic relations in Tallinn on 24 April 2008. Military Estonia currently has 30 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force. www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09 See also * * |
Denmark–Kosovo Relations
Denmark–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Denmark recognized it on 21 February 2008. Ambassador of Denmark to Kosovo, subordinate to the embassy in Vienna, Austria from 6 March 2008. Military Denmark contributed up to 308 soldiers to the NATO-led Kosovo Force. In November 2010, a 152-member unit remained in the force. Prison lease Denmark and Kosovo has signed an agreement for Denmark to rent 300 prison cells in Kosovo, which Denmark plans to use for prison sentenced migrants. See also * Foreign relations of Denmark * Foreign relations of Kosovo * Denmark–Serbia relations External links DENMARK, KOSOVO SIGN DEPORTATION TREATY References Denmark Kosovo Kosovo ( sq, Kosova or ; sr-Cyrl, Косово ), officially the Republic of Kosovo ( sq, Republika e Kosovës, links=no; sr, Република Косово, Republika Kosovo, links=no), is a par ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Czech Republic–Kosovo Relations
Czech Republic–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between the Czech Republic and the Republic of Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Czech Republic recognized it on 21 May 2008. The Czech Republic opened an embassy in Pristina on 16 July 2008. Reaction to independence When Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, the Czech government initially declared that they would not immediately recognise Kosovo as an independent state, instead the Czech Republic would wait for the European Union to come up with a common stance towards the declaration. It became clear shortly afterwards that the EU would have no common stand on recognition of Kosovo due to objections from members such as Spain, Romania, Greece, and Slovakia. Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg then announced that the Czech Republic would take a wait and see approach; they would observe how many nations recognise Kosovo, and the way in which the Kosovo g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatia–Kosovo Relations
Croatia–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of Croatia and Kosovo. Diplomatic relations among two countries were established on 30 June 2008, following Kosovo's declaration of independence. Croatia has an embassy in Pristina, and Kosovo has an embassy in Zagreb. Both countries were part of Yugoslavia from 1918 to 1991. Relations between the two countries are described as very good and friendly. Relations Croatia recognised Kosovo on 19 March 2008. The two countries established diplomatic relations on 30 June 2008. On 7 November 2008 Croatia upgraded its liaison office in Pristina to an embassy. On 19 February 2010 Kosovo opened its embassy in Zagreb. On 9 April 2015 Croatia and Kosovo signed a European partnership agreement that formalized the framework of their cooperation in the reform of Kosovo's institutions according to the European standards. Croatian and Kosovo state officials meet regularly. Croatia supported Kosovo at the International Court of Justice's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colombia–Kosovo Relations
Colombia–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Colombia and the Republic of Kosovo. History Colombia recognized Kosovo on 6 August 2008, and both countries have established diplomatic relations on 3 March 2019. After the establishment of diplomatic relations, Kosovo expressed its intention to open an embassy in Bogotá. See also * Foreign relations of Colombia *Foreign relations of Kosovo Foreign relations of Kosovo are accomplished by efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Kosovo operates 33 embassies abroad and is host to 22 embassies in Pristina. Kosovo has membership in several international organisations. On ... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Colombian-Kosovo relations Colombia–Kosovo relations ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
