Estonia–Kosovo relations

Estonia – Republic of Kosovo relations

Estonia

Kosovo

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]

Military

Estonia currently has 30 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[3]

See also

Notes and references

Notes:

a. ^ Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the Republic of Serbia and the Republic of Kosovo. The latter declared independence on 17 February 2008, but Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. Kosovo's independence has been recognised by 108 out of 193 United Nations member states.

References:

  1. "Estonia recognises Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  2. "Estonia Enters into Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
  3. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09