Japan–Kosovo relations

Japanese–Kosovar relations

Japan
Kosovo

Japanese–Kosovar relations are foreign relations between Japan and Kosovo[a]. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in 17 February 2008 and Japan recognised it in 18 March 2008.[1] In June 2009, Japan assigned a resident ambassador to Kosovo.[2] According to the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan and Kosovo established diplomatic relations on February 25, 2009.

Visits

Japanese Foreign Minister Yōhei Kōno was the first Japanese official to visit Kosovo, with said visit taking place in 1999. In 2004, Kosovar Prime Minister Bajram Rexhepi visited Japan.[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. ↑ "Statement by Foreign Minister Masahiko Koumura on the Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. 2008-03-18. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  2. ↑ http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2009&mm=06&dd=23&nav_id=60034
  3. ↑ Japan-Kosovo Relations Foreign Ministry of Japan