Estonia–Kosovo relations
Estonian–Kosovan relations are foreign relations between Estonia and Kosovo[a]. Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Estonia recognised it on 21 February 2008.[1] The governments of Estonia and the Republic of Kosovo established diplomatic relations in Tallinn on 24 April 2008.[2]
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Military
Estonia currently has 30 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[3]
Notes and references
Notes:
| a. | ^ The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, it is formally recognised as an independent state by 97 UN member states (with another 15 recognising it at some point but then withdrawing recognition), while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. |
References:
- "Estonia recognises Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-02-21. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- "Estonia Enters into Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
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1 The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, it is formally recognised as an independent state by 97 UN member states (with another 15 recognising it at some point but then withdrawing recognition), while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. | ||
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