Kosovo–Norway relations

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Kosovan–Norwegian relations
Map indicating locations of Norway and Kosovo

Norway

Kosovo

Kosovan–Norwegian relations are foreign relations between Kosovo[a] and Norway. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Norway recognised it on 28 March 2008.[1] Norway has an embassy in Pristina, while Kosovo has hinted that it will include Norway in the second wave of embassy openings.

Military

Norway currently[when?] has 8 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[2] Thorstein Skiaker was the 5th KFOR Commander from 6 April 2001 - 3 October 2001.

See also

Notes and references

Notes:

a. ^ Template:Kosovo-note

References:

  1. ^ "Norway recognises Kosovo as an independent state". 28 March 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2008.
  2. ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 9 July 2009