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Embassy of the United States, Pristina

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Coordinates: 42°39′43″N 21°9′0″E / 42.66194°N 21.15000°E / 42.66194; 21.15000
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Embassy of the United States, Pristina

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LocationKosovo Pristina, Kosovo
AddressArberia/Dragodan, Rr. 4 KORRIKU Nr.25 Pristina, Kosovo
Coordinates42°39′43″N 21°9′0″E / 42.66194°N 21.15000°E / 42.66194; 21.15000
Websitehttps://xk.usembassy.gov

The Embassy of the United States in Pristina is the diplomatic mission of the United States of America in Kosovo.

History

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Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008, which led to formal recognition by the United States and the establishment of diplomatic relations the following day. The U.S. Embassy in Pristina was opened on April 8, 2008 by then-Chargé d'Affaires ad interim Tina Kaidanow.[1][2]

The embassy is plagued by poor air quality and unreliable electricity and internet service.[3][4] In May 2023, the embassy confirmed sanctions against Kosovo following tensions in the northern region of the country. This decision, announced by the American Ambassador to Kosovo, Jeff Hovenier, included excluding Kosovo from the Air Defender 23 military exercise. The ambassador requested the Kosovo government to withdraw its police forces from key municipal buildings in Zubin Potok, Leposavić, and Zvečan.[5] The announcement came after pressure from U.S. senators for Kosovo to sign a peace deal with Serbia.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "U.S. Embassy Pristina, Kosovo". diplomacy.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "A Guide to the United States' History of Recognition, Diplomatic, and Consular Relations, by Country, since 1776: Kosovo". history.state.gov. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ^ Bytyci, Fatos (February 13, 2017). "Air quality in Pristina unhealthy, cold winter bites". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  4. ^ Jakes, Lara (July 27, 2021). "On the Front Lines of Diplomacy, but at the Back of the Line for a Vaccine". The New York Times. Archived from the original on December 18, 2022. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  5. ^ Xharra, Jeta (May 30, 2023). "US Embassy Confirms Sanctions Against Kosovo Follow the Tensions in the North". pristinainsight.com. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
  6. ^ Bytyci, Fatos (May 22, 2023). "Kosovo must implement Serbia peace deal before it can join NATO - US senators". reuters.com. Reuters. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
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