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Australian–Kosovan relations are foreign relations between Australia and Kosovo.
Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Australia became the first country in Oceania to recognise Kosovo on 19 February 2008.[1] The decision to recognise Kosovo was made despite Australian commentators like Michael McKinley claiming it could adversely affect relations with Russia, China, Romania and Spain.[2] On the day Kosovo declared independence, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said that "We've already indicated to our diplomatic representatives around the world that this (independence) would be an appropriate course of action".[3] Kosovo and Australia established diplomatic relations on 21 May 2008.[4]
Australia's Ambassador to Kosovo is subordinate to the Embassy in Vienna, Austria.[5] Australia supports the rights and safety of minorities in Kosovo and the protection of cultural heritage sites in Kosovo.[6]
See also
- Foreign relations of Australia
- Foreign relations of Kosovo
- International recognition of Kosovo
- List of diplomatic missions in Australia
- List of diplomatic missions in Kosovo
References
- ^ "Australia Recognises the Republic of Kosovo". Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
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(help) - ^ "Australia recognizes Kosovo". Thaindian News. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2009-07-19.
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(help) - ^ "China 'concerned', Australia backs Kosovo split". 2008-02-17. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
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: Text "Google News" ignored (help); Text "publisher" ignored (help) - ^ "Kosovo Country Brief". Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2008-10-03. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Australia's International Relations". Australian Embassy and Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Retrieved 2009-03-28.
- ^ "Australia Recognises the Republic of Kosovo". Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-02-19.
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