Bulgaria–Kosovo relations

Bulgaria–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of Bulgaria and Kosovo.

Bulgaria–Kosovo
Map indicating locations of Bulgaria and Kosovo

Bulgaria

Kosovo
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Bulgaria, PristinaEmbassy of Kosovo, Sofia
Envoy
Ambassador Hristo GudjevAmbassador Edon Cana

Relations

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Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and after an evenly split vote in the legislature, 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

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Bulgaria currently has 100 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[3]

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

See also

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References

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  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. ^ "MSP, dan četvrti". www.rts.rs. Radio Television of Serbia.