Austria–Kosovo relations
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Austrian–Kosovan relations are foreign relations between Austria and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Austria recognised it on 28 February 2008.[1] Austria has an embassy in Pristina since 20 March 2008.[2] The Kosovan embassy in Vienna was opened on 5 February 2009.[3][4]
Relations
On 25 March 2011 Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger stated that "Austria intends to increase its efforts to gain recognition for Kosovo's independence by all of the EU countries, Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger said Friday, commenting on his visit to Kosovo... [and that] Kosovo needs to show the sceptical countries within the EU that it is doing what is necessary to protect its minorities".[5]
Military
Austria currently has 606 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[6]
See also
References and notes
- ^ "Plassnik: "Letter on Kosovo's recognition signed"" (Press release). Austrian Foreign Ministry. 2008-02-28. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ KosovaLive
- ^ "Botschaft des Kosovo in Wien eröffnet" (in German). Kleine Zeitung. 2009-02-06. Archived from the original on 2009-06-15.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Kosovo Diplomatic Missions". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ^ "Austrian foreign minister lobbies for recognition of Kosovo's independence by entire EU". emg.rs. Retrieved 28 March 2011.
- ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
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