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Bulgaria–Kosovo relations
Map indicating locations of Bulgaria and Kosovo

Bulgaria

Kosovo

Bulgaria–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of Bulgaria and Kosovo[a].

Relations

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and after an evenly split vote in the legistaure, Bulgaria recognised it on 20 March 2008 despite objections from Russia.[1] Bulgaria has an embassy in Pristina[2] and Republic of Kosovo has opened its embassy in Sofia as of January 2010.

Throughout the Middle Ages, Kosovo had been part of the vast Bulgarian Empire.

Military

Bulgaria currently has 48 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[3]

ICJ

Bulgaria supported Kosovo at the International Court of Justice's oral debate on the legality of Kosovo's independence.[4]

See also

Notes

a.   ^ Template:Kosovo-note

References

  1. ^ "Sofia Officially Recognizes Pristina Sovereignty". novinite.com. 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2008-03-20.
  2. ^ "Bulgaria to Issue Visas in Pristina", BalkanInsight.com, 27 May 2008. Link accessed 2008-05-27.
  3. ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
  4. ^ "Bulgaria estimated that Kosovo did not violate international law"