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Kosovan–Portuguese relations are foreign relations between Kosovo and Portugal. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Portugal recognized 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 stabilization program for the Preševo Valley in Serbia just north of Kosovo.[7] Despite reported pressure from Russia, Portugal recognized 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
References
- ^ "Comunicado de Imprensa - Kosovo" (in Portuguese). Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeriros. 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
- ^ "Anunciou Luís Amado: Portugal reconhece hoje independência do Kosovo". Publico (in Portuguese). Lisbon: Publico. 2008-10-07. Retrieved 2008-10-07.
- ^ "Portugal recognises independent Kosovo" newkosovareport.com 7 October 2008 Link accessed 07/10/08
- ^ "Diplomatic Missions of Kosovo Abroad (Albanian)" Kosovan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Link accessed 01/10/09
- ^ "Portugal puts planes on alert for NATO strikes on Serbia". Radio Renascenca, Lisbon. January 20, 1999. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ "NATO-member Portugal wants to withdraw troops from Kosovo". International Action Center (New York). Oct. 24, 2000. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
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(help) - ^ "Portugal to propose mini stabilization programme for [Presevo Valley, Serbia". Diario de Noticias, Lisbon. February 22, 2001. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
- ^ "Russia pressuring Portugal not to recognize Kosovo". New Kosova Report. 03 OCTOBER 2008. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
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(help) - ^ "Portugal reconhece hoje independência do Kosovo". PÚBLICO Comunicação Social SA. 07.10.2008. Retrieved 2009-08-04.
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(help) - ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09