Английская Википедия:Finland–Kosovo relations
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Finland–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Finland and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Finland recognised it on 7 March 2008.[1][2] Finland maintains an embassy in Pristina.[3]
History
In 1999, the President of Finland, Martti Ahtisaari, was reported as wanting to step up attempts to secure a peace agreement for Kosovo in his new role as a leading negotiator for the European Union. It was also reported that "Correspondents say that despite Mr Ahtisaari's support for air strikes, his position as president of a non-NATO country could make him palatable to Belgrade [Serbian Government]."[4] In 2007, United Nations envoy for Kosovo says independence was the "only viable option" for the territory of Kosovo.[5]
However, Ahtisaari's plan for peace failed [6] and he was unable to reconcile Serbs and Albanians in Kosovo and that "Serbians see him as a leading player in the break-up of their country." [7]
Following Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008, Kosovo Albanians living in Finland celebrated and expressed their gratitude to the Finnish Government and President Ahtisaari.[8]
Military
As of 2009, Finland has 411 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[9]
See also
- Foreign relations of Finland
- Foreign relations of Kosovo
- Finland–Serbia relations
- Finland–Yugoslavia relations
Notes and references
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- ↑ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09