Kosovo–Portugal relations

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Kosovan–Portuguese relations
Map indicating locations of Kosovo and Portugal

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Kosovan–Portuguese relations are foreign relations between Kosovo[a] and Portugal. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Portugal recognised it on 7 October 2008.[1][2][3] Kosovo has formally announced its decision to open an embassy in Lisbon.[4]

History

When NATO intervened in the Kosovo War, Portugal prepared to assist if needed in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia[5] Portugal provided troops as part of NATO peacekeeping efforts in Kosovo.[6] After the end of hostilities, Portugal proposed a stabilisation programme for the Preševo Valley in Serbia just north of Kosovo.[7] Despite reported pressure from Russia, Portugal recognised Kosovo's independence from Serbia in October 2008.[8][9]

Military

Portugal currently has 266 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[10]

See also

Notes and references

Notes:

a. ^ Template:Kosovo-note

References:

  1. ^ "Comunicado de Imprensa - Kosovo" (in Portuguese). Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeriros. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 21 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Anunciou Luís Amado: Portugal reconhece hoje independência do Kosovo". Publico (in Portuguese). Lisbon: Publico. 7 October 2008. Retrieved 7 October 2008.
  3. ^ "Portugal recognises independent Kosovo" newkosovareport.com 7 October 2008 Link accessed 07/10/08
  4. ^ "Diplomatic Missions of Kosovo Abroad (Albanian)" Kosovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Link accessed 01/10/09
  5. ^ "Portugal puts planes on alert for NATO strikes on Serbia". Radio Renascenca, Lisbon. 20 January 1999. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  6. ^ "NATO-member Portugal wants to withdraw troops from Kosovo". International Action Center (New York). 24 October 2000. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  7. ^ "Portugal to propose mini stabilization programme for Presevo Valley, Serbia". Diario de Noticias, Lisbon. 22 February 2001. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  8. ^ "Russia pressuring Portugal not to recognize Kosovo". New Kosova Report. 3 October 2008. Retrieved 4 August 2009.
  9. ^ "Portugal reconhece hoje independência do Kosovo". PÚBLICO Comunicação Social SA. 7 October 2008. Archived from the original on 22 January 2009. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09


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