Belgium–Kosovo relations
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 Belgium |
 Kosovo |
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| Diplomatic mission | |
| Liaison Office of Belgium, Pristina | Embassy of Kosovo, Brussels |
| Envoy | |
| Jean-Louis Servais | Ambassador Bernard Nikaj |
Belgium–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Kosovo.[a] Kosovo has an embassy in Brussels[1] and Belgium has a Liaison Office in Pristina.[2]
Belgium was one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo's independence on 24 February 2008.[3] As a European Union (EU) founder and member, Belgium supports Kosovo in its euro-integration path.[4]
Military
Belgium participated in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which resulted in a UN administration of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Belgium currently has 205 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[5]
See also
Notes
| a. | ^ Template:Kosovo-note |
References
- ^ "Embassy of Kosovo in Brussels". ambasada-ks.net.
- ^ "MFA Belgium". 2008-03-05.
- ^ "België erkent Kosovo" (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad. 2008-02-25.
- ^ "Belgium supports Kosovo in its journey towards the European Integration". mei-ks.net.
- ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
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