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Kosovan–Portuguese relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Kosovo[a] and Portugal. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Portugal recognized it on 7 October 2008.[1][2][3] Kosovo has formally announced its decision to open an embassy in Lisbon.[4]
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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 program 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]
Portugal currently has 266 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[10]
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| a. | ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, while Serbia claims it as part of its own sovereign territory. Its independence is recognised by 86 UN member states. |
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