Kosovo–Portugal relations
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Kosovan–Portuguese relations are foreign relations between Kosovo[a] and Portugal. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Portugal recognised it on 7 October 2008.[1][2][3] Kosovo has formally announced its decision to open an embassy in Lisbon.[4]
History
When NATO intervened in the Kosovo War, Portugal prepared to assist if needed in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia[5] Portugal provided troops as part of NATO peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo.[6] After the end of hostilities, Portugal proposed a stabilisation programme for the Preševo Valley in Serbia just north of Kosovo.[7] Despite reported pressure from Russia, Portugal recognised Kosovo's independence from Serbia in October 2008.[8][9]
Military
Portugal currently has 266 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[10]
See also
Notes and references
Notes:
| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Kosovo and the Republic of Serbia. The Republic of Kosovo unilaterally declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. The two governments began to normalise relations in 2013, as part of the Brussels Agreement. Kosovo has been recognised as an independent state by 108 out of 193 United Nations member states. |
References:
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- ↑ "Portugal recognises independent Kosovo" newkosovareport.com 7 October 2008 Link accessed 07/10/08
- ↑ "Diplomatic Missions of Kosovo Abroad (Albanian)" Kosovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Link accessed 01/10/09
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- ↑ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
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