Foreign relations of the Republic of Kosovo

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      On 17 February 2008, members of the Assembly of Kosovo, acting in individual capacity and not as part of UNMIK's PISG, declared independence from Serbia. This move was controversial among the international community. The Republic of Kosovo has been recognised by 101 UN member states, the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the Order of Malta.

      Additionally some countries that don't recognise the Republic of Kosovo (PR China, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Greece), and the European Union, maintain non-diplomatic official "liaison offices" in Kosovo.

      Kosovo maintains a number of diplomatic missions abroad and several countries have embassies or representative offices in Pristina.

      Status of diplomatic relations

      Foreign relations of Kosovo
        diplomatic relations and recognition
        diplomatic recognition only

        non-diplomatic official representation in Kosovo

      Kosovo has established diplomatic relations with 59 countries:

      Country Establishment
      of
      Diplomatic
      Relations      		 Status of
      Diplomatic
      Mission
      in Kosovo      		 Status of
      Diplomatic
      Mission
      in the country      		 Sources Notes
       Afghanistan 17 June 2013 [1]
       Albania 18 February 2008 Embassy Embassy [2][3][4] Albania–Kosovo relations
       Andorra 14 September 2011 [5]
       Australia 21 May 2008 Embassy[6] [7][8] Australia–Kosovo relations
       Austria 20 March 2008 Embassy Embassy Austria–Kosovo relations
       Belgium 10 April 2008 Embassy [9] Belgium–Kosovo relations
       Bulgaria 27 May 2008 Embassy Embassy Bulgaria–Kosovo relations
       Burkina Faso 6 December 2012 [10]
       Canada 7 April 2009 [11]
       Croatia 30 June 2008 Embassy Embassy [12] Croatia–Kosovo relations
       Czech Republic 16 June 2008 Embassy Embassy [13] Czech Republic – Kosovo relations
       Denmark 6 March 2008 [14] Denmark–Kosovo relations
       Djibouti 22 March 2013 [15]
       Dominica 12 December 2012 [16]
       Estonia 24 April 2008 [17] Estonia–Kosovo relations
       Fiji 13 February 2013 [18]
       Finland 2 February 2009 Embassy [19] Finland–Kosovo relations
       France 18 February 2008 Embassy Embassy France–Kosovo relations
       Germany 27 February 2008 Embassy Embassy German–Kosovan relations
       Ghana 4 October 2012 [20]
       Guyana 13 June 2013 [21]
       Honduras 2 December 2010 [22]
       Hungary 27 June 2008 Embassy Embassy [23] Hungary–Kosovo relations
       Iceland 15 May 2012 [24]
       Ireland 11 November 2008 [25] Ireland–Kosovo relations
       Italy 15 May 2008 Embassy Embassy [26] Italian–Kosovan relations
       Japan 25 February 2009 Embassy [27][28] Japan–Kosovo relations
       Jordan 5 June 2013 [29]
       Kuwait 16 January 2013 [30]
       Latvia 11 June 2008 [31] Kosovo–Latvia relations
       Liechtenstein 28 June 2012 [32][33] Kosovo–Liechtenstein relations
       Lithuania 1 September 2008 [34] Kosovo–Lithuania relations
       Luxembourg 16 June 2011 [35]
       Macedonia 18 October 2009 Embassy Embassy [36] Kosovo–Macedonia relations
       Malaysia 23 March 2011 [37][38] Kosovo–Malaysia relations
       Maldives 16 April 2009 [39] Kosovo–Maldives relations
       Malta 22 September 2011 [40]
       Mauritania 12 January 2010 [41]
       Monaco 19 March 2008 Embassy of France Embassy in France [42] France–Kosovo relations
       Montenegro 15 January 2010 [43] Kosovo–Montenegro relations
       Nauru 23 April 2008 [44][45]
       Netherlands 27 June 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo–Netherlands relations
       New Zealand 9 November 2009 [46]
       Niger 25 January 2013 [47]
       Norway 25 October 2008 Embassy Kosovo–Norway relations
       Oman 4 February 2011 [48]
       Pakistan 27 January 2013 [49] Kosovo-Pakistan relations
       Portugal 14 November 2011 [50] Kosovo-Portugal relations
       Qatar 7 January 2011 [51]
       San Marino 3 May 2012 [52][53]
       Saudi Arabia 7 August 2009 Embassy [54][55] Kosovo – Saudi Arabia relations
       Slovenia 15 May 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo–Slovenia relations
       Sweden 28 March 2008 Embassy Kosovo–Sweden relations
       Switzerland 28 March 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo–Switzerland relations
       Turkey 18 February 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo–Turkey relations
       United Arab Emirates 27 April 2010 [56] Kosovo – United Arab Emirates relations
       United Kingdom 18 February 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo – United Kingdom relations
       United States 18 February 2008 Embassy Embassy Kosovo – United States relations
       Vanuatu 23 September 2010 [57]

      The MFA of Kosovo has initiated the process of establishing diplomatic relations with all states that have recognized Republic of Kosovo, either by opening new missions or through accreditation of non-resident ambassadors to these countries.[32]

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      Membership in international organisations

      International Organisation Political Entity Represented Application date Admission date
      Regional Cooperation Council (RCC)[58] Kosovo*[59][60][61] Green tickY[62][when?]
      Southeast European Cooperative Initiative (SECI) UNMIK as observer[63][when?]
      South East Europe Transport Observatory (SEETO) Kosovo* and UNMIK[64][65] 11 June 2004[66]
      Energy Community South East Europe Treaty (ECSEE) Kosovo*[67][68] 1 July 2006
      European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) UNMIK 30 November 2006
      Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) UNMIK 6 April 2006 26 July 2007[69]
      International Road and Transport Union (IRU) road transport association[70][71] 29 July 2008[72]
      International Monetary Fund Republic of Kosovo 10 July 2008[73] 29 June 2009[74]
      World Bank Republic of Kosovo 10 July 2008[75] 29 June 2009[76]
      European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Republic of Kosovo[77] 2010 or 2009[78][when?] 17 December 2012[79]
      Council of Bureaux [specify] 2011[80]
      Adriatic Charter Republic of Kosovo 29 March 2012[81]
      NATO Partnership for Peace Republic of Kosovo July 2012[82]
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      Names used to represent Kosovo

      The Pristina Government is represented under the name:

      • "Republic of Kosovo";
      • "UNMIK; and
      • "Kosovo*" (with an asterisk),

      depending on the particular international forum. A list is set out above. The name "Republic of Kosovo" is self-explanatory and is the preferred nomenclature of the Pristina Government. The name UNMIK is an acronmym for the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, a formal United Nations designation. The name "Kosovo*" with an asterisk is used in other fora. Where this name is used, the asterisk is linked to a footnote which reads:

      This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSC 1244 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.

      This "Kosovo*" designation was the outcome of an arrangement agreed to between Pristina and Belgrade in talks mediated by the European Union. This arrangement, which has been dubbed the "asterisk agreement" was agreed in an 11-point arrangement agreed on 24 February 2013.[83]

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      International treaties and conventions

      International treaty or convention Political Entity Represented Signature Ratification
      Free Trade Agreement with Albania UNMIK 7 July 2003[84] 1 October 2003[85]
      Free Trade Agreement with Macedonia UNMIK 2 February 2006[85]
      Free Trade Agreement with Croatia UNMIK 28 September 2006[85] 1 November 2006[85][86]
      Free Trade Agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina UNMIK 19 October 2006[85] 1 December 2006[85][86]
      EU Pan-EURO-MED RoO convention[87] Kosovo under UNSCR 1244
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      See also

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      References

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      2. ^ "Statement of Prime Minister of Albania Mr. Sali Berisha on Recognition of Independence of Kosova". Republic of Albania Council of Ministers. 2008-02-18. 
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      29. ^ Ambasadori Spahiu i dorëzoi letrat kredenciale te Mbreti i Jordanisë, , Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 2013-06-105
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      48. ^ Republic of Kosovo Established Diplomatic Relations with Sultanate of Oman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 4 February 2011
      49. ^ Kosova dhe Pakistani vendosin marrëdhënie diplomatike, KosovaTimes, 2013-01-27 (in Albanian)
      50. ^ Çmohet mbështetja e Portugalisë, Telegrafi, 14 November 2011
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      52. ^ [2]
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      57. ^ Republic of Kosovo and Republic of Vanuatu established diplomatic relations, President of the Republic of Kosovo, 2010-09-23
      58. ^ Formerly the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe
      59. ^ Before 28 February 2013 membership was assigned to the UNMIK.
      60. ^ http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=1,4,1602
      61. ^ http://www.rcc.int/news_archive#regional-cooperation-council-board-amends-statutory-documents-to-reflect-eu-mediated-agreement-on-kosovo-regional-representation
      62. ^ RCC members
      63. ^ SECI observers
      64. ^ Before 2013 only the UNMIK.
      65. ^ SEETO Participants
      66. ^ South East Europe Transport Observatory
      67. ^ Before April 2013 membership was assigned to the UNMIK.
      68. ^ Energy Community - Parties
      69. ^ "Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA) initialled" (PDF) (Press release). UNMIK - DSRSG Office for News and Communication. 2006-11-10. Retrieved 2008-04-09. 
      70. ^ IRU membership: Kosova Chamber of Commerce
      71. ^ Kosovo Chamber of Commerce is a non for profit, independent organization with no political affiliation.
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      73. ^ "Statement on Membership of the Republic of Kosovo in the IMF" (Press release). International Monetary Fund. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2009-06-29. "On July 10, 2008, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) received an application for admission to membership in the IMF from the Republic of Kosovo." 
      74. ^ "Kosovo Becomes the International Monetary Fund’s 186th Member" (Press release). International Monetary Fund. 2009-06-29. Retrieved 2009-06-29. "The Republic of Kosovo became the 186th member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today when President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi signed the IMF’s original Articles of Agreement at a ceremony in Washington D.C." 
      75. ^ "Kosovo Application for Membership in World Bank" (Press release). World Bank. 2008-07-15. Retrieved 2009-06-29. "In the letter dated July 10, 2008, Kosovo applied for membership in the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Development Association, the International Finance Corporation, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes." 
      76. ^ "Kosovo Joins World Bank Group Institutions" (Press release). World Bank. 2009-06-29. Retrieved 2009-06-29. "The Republic of Kosovo became the newest member of the five World Bank Group institutions today, when Kosovar President Fatmir Sejdiu and Prime Minister Hashim Thaçi signed the Articles of Agreement of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)." 
      77. ^ Kosovo joins EBRD: "...majority decision to include the Republic of Kosovo as member.", Estonia MFA
      78. ^ Row heats up over Kosovo EBRD bid, 15/05/2010
      79. ^ EBRD - Our shareholders
      80. ^ ECE/TRANS/SC.1/2012/1 - (CoB) Report from the President
      81. ^ Ministri i FSK-së Agim Ҫeku kërkoi antarsimin në “Karta e Adriatikut”, Ministry for Kosovo Security Force, 2012-03-29 (in Albanian): "KSF Minister Agim Ҫeku sought membership in the "Adriatic Charter" ... presented reasonable and reasoned request for membership of the Republic of Kosovo ... Next Conference of Ministers of Defense is expected to take place in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is expected that the Republic of Kosovo is a member with full rights."
      82. ^ "Kosovo seeks to join international organisations". Turkish Weekly. 2012-07-19. Retrieved 2012-07-19. 
      83. ^ "Arrangements Regarding Regional Representation and Cooperation" (24 February 2012)
      84. ^ "Albania - UNMIK (Kosovo)" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-04-28. 
      85. ^ a b c d e f Stability Pact for South East Europe - FTA matrix
      86. ^ a b Provisional application
      87. ^ REGIONAL CONVENTION ON PAN-EURO-MEDITERRANEAN PREFERENTIAL RULES OF ORIGIN
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