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Estonia–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Estonia and Kosovo. Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Estonia recognised it on 21 February 2008. The governments of the Republic of Estonia and the Republic of Kosovo established diplomatic relations in Tallinn on 24 April 2008.TALLINN, May 17, BNS - The foreign ministers of Estonia and Kosovo signed on Friday a protocol on the implementation of the bilateral readmission agreement. "Estonia supports Kosovo's integration into the European Union as this will reinforce regional security among other things. We support starting negotiations towards a stabilization and association agreement with Kosovo," Paet said. "The agreement between Kosovo and Serbia on the north of Kosovo was a historic step and it required great willingness for compromise on both sides." The Estonian minister "Urmas Paet" confirmed at his meeting with visiting Kosovan counterpart "Enver Hoxhaj" that Estonia supports visa freedom with the European Union of Kosovo's provided fulfills the requirements as the Foreign Ministry said. At Paets words, Pristina has made great potential of normalizing relations with Serbia and now it is important to implement the agreement."We hope Kosovo and Serbia will continue showing good will in this regard" added by the minister. Estonia is ready to share its reform experience with Kosovo, Paet said. "Estonia is jointly with Finland implementing a project for building an internal security-related higher education system in Kosovo" with the implication of Kosovo's interestin reforming public administrations and the judiciary. TALLINN, May 16, BNS - The foreign ministers of Estonia and Kosovo are scheduled to sign a protocol for a readmission agreement between the two countries in Tallinn on Friday. President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar said at the meeting with President of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo Glauk Konjufca today that Estonia supported Kosovo in its aspirations to become a member of the European Union, and was ready to share its experience. Hussar acknowledged the close relations of Estonia and Kosovo and assured that Estonia Developes in the region at attention. "We can see that you are focused on implementing reforms and building up your country" for the aspirations of Kosovo becoming a member of the European union as well of the international organisations through sharing the experience of the countries visa-free force of action.The Speaker of the Parliament of Kosovo thanked the Estonian state and people for their strong support for Kosovo, and pointed out that Estonia had been one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo's independence in 2008. The desire to see banks lend more to the private sector is a familiar refrain in the transition context. Given that banks in European Transition Economies (ETEs) are proportionally lending less than their counterparts in the Eurozone in the face of seemingly profitable loan opportunities 20 percent unutilised capacity at firm level (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development , 2009). Furthermore, the estimated results for the output gap for the selected ETEs, namely Czech Republic, Estonia and Kosovo, are ± 4 percent, 5.8 percent and 5 percent, respectively, as compared to the Eurozone 0.2 percent (average 2000-2013 Defence Co-Operation: Bilateral defence cooperation between Estonia and Kosovo is minimal.
Defence attaché of Kosovo has been accredited to Estonia (resides in Stockholm). The Estonian Defence Forces have participated in various peacekeeping missions in kosovo since 1999, during the visit of the Defence Jaak Aaviksoo on 8 of February 2010 as a contribute of KFOR mission of the two Estonian staff officers until November of 2018.
• On 17 May 2013, the government of the Republic of Estonia and the government of the Republic of Kosovo signed an agreement and implementation protocol for the readmission of persons residing without authorisation. In 2010 an agreement on agricultural cooperation was signed. Estonian Ambassadors to Kosovo: Janne Jõesaar-Ruusalu, from 2022. Ambassadors of Kosovo to Estonia: Shkëndije Sherifi Geci, from 2021.
Military
Estonia currently has 30 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.
See also
References
- "Estonia recognises Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-02-21. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- "Estonia Enters into Diplomatic Relations with Republic of Kosovo". Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 2008-04-24. Retrieved 2009-12-01.
- "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
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