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{{Infobox bilateral relations|title=Italian–Kosovan|party1=Italy|party2=Kosovo|mission1=Embassy of Italy, Pristina|mission2=Embassy of Kosovo, Rome|envoytitle1=Ambassador|envoytitle2=Ambassador|envoy1=Antonello De Riu |envoy2=Lendita Haxhitasim}}
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⚫ '''Italy–Kosovo relations''' are foreign relations between the ] and the ]. ] ] from ] on 17 February 2008 and Italy ] it on 21 February 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.governo.it/Governo/ConsiglioMinistri/dettaglio.asp?d=38401 |title=Consiglio dei Ministri n. 93 del 21 febbraio 2008 |date=2008-02-21 |publisher=Italian Council of Ministers |language=it |access-date=2008-03-18 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080402053007/http://www.governo.it/Governo/ConsiglioMinistri/dettaglio.asp?d=38401 |archive-date=2008-04-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsSezioni/politica/200802articoli/30334girata.asp|title=Kosovo, Italia riconosce indipendenza|date=2008-02-21|publisher=]|language=it|access-date=2008-03-18|archive-date=2008-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080430002529/http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsSezioni/politica/200802articoli/30334girata.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> Italy has an embassy in ] since 15 May 2008.<ref> ''newkosovareport.com'' 16 May 2008 Link accessed 15/05/08</ref> Kosovo will open an embassy in ]. The two countries enjoy friendly relations.
{{Infobox Bilateral relations|Italian–Kosovan|Italy|Kosovo}}

⚫ '''Italian–Kosovan relations''' are foreign relations between ] and ]. Kosovo ] from ] on ] ] and Italy ] it on ] ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.governo.it/Governo/ConsiglioMinistri/dettaglio.asp?d=38401|title="Consiglio dei Ministri n. 93 del 21 febbraio 2008"|date=2008-02-21|publisher=Italian Council of Ministers|language=Italian|accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lastampa.it/redazione/cmsSezioni/politica/200802articoli/30334girata.asp|title="Kosovo, Italia riconosce indipendenza"|date=2008-02-21|publisher=]|language=Italian|accessdate=2008-03-18}}</ref> Italy has an embassy in ] since ] ].<ref> ''newkosovareport.com'' ] ] Link accessed 15/05/08 </ref> Kosovo will open an embassy in ].


==Military== ==Military==


⚫ Italy participated in the ], which resulted in a ] of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Italy currently has 1,935 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the ] led ]. Originally there was 5,000 Italian troops in KFOR.<ref> www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09</ref> Carlo Cabigiosu was the 4th KFOR Commander from 16 October 2000 - 6 April 2001. Fabio Mini was the 7th KFOR Commander from 4 October 2002 - 3 October 2003. Giuseppe Valotto was the 10th KFOR Commander from 1 September 2005 - 1 September 2006. Also Giuseppe Emilio Gay is the current KFOR Commander since 29 August 2008.


⚫ Italy sent 600 Soldiers to serve as Peacekeepers in ]; an EU Police, Civilian and Law Mission in Kosovo.<ref name=autogenerated1>''ukpress.google.com'' 24 May 2008 Link accessed 24/05/08 {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080526225033/http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5g4WAXzEa21TIzTrAk4aL7S3ECZcw |date=May 26, 2008 }}</ref>
⚫ Italy participated in the ], which resulted in a ] of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Italy currently has 1,935 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the ] led ]. Originally there was 5,000 Italian troops in KFOR.<ref> www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09</ref> Carlo Cabigiosu was the 4th KFOR Commander from 16 October, 2000 - 6 April, 2001. Fabio Mini was the 7th KFOR Commander from 4 October, 2002 - 3 October, 2003. Giuseppe Valotto was the 10th KFOR Commander from 1 September, 2005 - 1 September, 2006. Also Giuseppe Emilio Gay is the current KFOR Commander since 29 August, 2008.


== Economic relations ==
⚫ Italy sent 600 Soldiers to serve as Peacekeepers in ]; an EU Police, Civilian and Law Mission in Kosovo.<ref name=autogenerated1>''ukpress.google.com'' 24 May 2008 Link accessed 24/05/08</ref>
] is the second largest trading partner of ], after Germany and its trade relationship has grown steadily over the last few years. The most important sectors of exchange include energy, textiles, and information technology,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prime Minister Kurti: Italy, a friend and ally of Kosovo – Zyra e Kryeministrit |url=https://kryeministri.rks-gov.net/en/blog/prime-minister-kurti-italy-a-friend-and-ally-of-kosovo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=kryeministri.rks-gov.net}}</ref> with the facilitation of the use of the Euro as a common currency that simplifies the transaction of trade.

Italy has evinced a great interest in investment in Kosovo because of the very good business climate and a very young workforce.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prime Minister Kurti: Italy, a friend and ally of Kosovo – Zyra e Kryeministrit |url=https://kryeministri.rks-gov.net/en/blog/prime-minister-kurti-italy-a-friend-and-ally-of-kosovo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=kryeministri.rks-gov.net}}</ref> All this makes Kosovo an interesting target for the Italian company with interest in the emerging markets.

Apart from trade, Italy has been an active player in the ] for the strengthening of Kosovo's legal institutions and governance structures. This illustrates Italy's greater commitment toward ensuring a full implementation of rule of law and democratic principles within the region.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Internazionale |first=Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione |title=Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina |url=https://ambpristina.esteri.it/en/italia-e-kosovo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ambpristina.esteri.it |language=en-GB}}</ref>

== Regional stability efforts ==
Italy is of primary importance in the stability perspective over the Western Balkans area, not only with its relations with Kosovo bilaterally. It has constantly favored the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia because it perceived the need to settle the long-standing controversies for regional peace.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Internazionale |first=Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione |title=Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina |url=https://ambpristina.esteri.it/en/italia-e-kosovo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ambpristina.esteri.it |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/italy-normalization-serbia-kosovo-relations/32147251.html |access-date=2024-11-30 |work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty |language=en}}</ref>

Italian diplomats have championed comprehensive agreements on sensitive issues such as minority rights, border disputes, and economic cooperation. Such a drive is in line with the Italian vision of an integrated Europe, where Western Balkan countries are potential ] members.

The Italian government uses military presence through ] missions to combine diplomatic efforts for reconciliation and conflict prevention. This duality is a reflection of Italy's commitment to achieving enduring stability in the Balkans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rossi |first=Emanuele |date=2022-11-24 |title=How Italy aided (and aims to stabilise) the Kosovo-Serbia de-escalation |url=https://decode39.com/4988/how-italy-aided-kosovo-serbia-de-escalation/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=Decode39 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Support for Kosovo ==
Italy became one of the first ] states to recognize Kosovo as a state in 2008, reaffirming Italy's commitment to self-determination and sovereignty. Such an approach is included within Italy's wider foreign policy toward the ], namely stability and democratic governance.

Italy's position has sent its bilateral relations with Kosovo to the top, easing cooperation in security, economic development, and infrastructure projects. This support has raised several diplomatic challenges, especially in the relations with EU countries like Spain, Greece, and Cyprus, which, fearing for their territorial integrity, have opposed Kosovo's independence declaration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Internazionale |first=Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione |title=Italian Republic Day in Pristina, Ambassador De Riu: “Italy full supports Kosovo’s Euro-Atlantic integration process” |url=https://ambpristina.esteri.it/en/news/dall_ambasciata/2024/06/la-festa-della-repubblica-in-kosovo-pieno-appoggio-dellitalia-al-processo-di-integrazione-euro-atlantica-del-kosovo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ambpristina.esteri.it |language=en-GB}}</ref>

In spite of these tensions, Italy is continuing to walk the thin line of balancing its relations with Kosovo and the EU non-recognizers, at the same time pressing for a common European policy position.

== Mediation role ==
] has been playing an active mediator role in disputes between ] and ]. It calls for "full normalization" between ] and ] to be able to overcome their outstanding issues and to advance along the road to EU membership.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/italy-normalization-serbia-kosovo-relations/32147251.html |access-date=2024-11-30 |work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty |language=en}}</ref>

Italian Foreign Minister ] has stressed that dialogue and compromise are the building blocks of peace in the Balkans. Italy's efforts have generally been well-received within the EU, though they occasionally create friction with member states more sympathetic to Serbia or cautious about Kosovo's statehood.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations |url=https://www.rferl.org/a/italy-normalization-serbia-kosovo-relations/32147251.html |access-date=2024-11-30 |work=RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty |language=en}}</ref>

== Impact on EU cohesion ==
The Italian support for Kosovo illustrates broader challenges within the EU when it comes to foreign policy cohesion, divergent views among the Member States being divided over the question of recognizing Kosovo.

Despite these difficulties, Italy actively promotes a cohesive EU strategy that supports both Kosovo's development and Serbia's European aspirations. Encouraging cooperation and addressing internal EU concerns, Italy is seeking to maintain its leadership role in fostering regional stability and integration.

This structured analysis reflects the many-faceted relationship between Italy and Kosovo, which has to balance economic cooperation, diplomatic initiatives, and regional stability efforts. Italy's commitment to Kosovo underlines its broader vision for a peaceful and integrated ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Internazionale |first=Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione |title=Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina |url=https://ambpristina.esteri.it/en/chi-siamo/ |access-date=2024-11-30 |website=ambpristina.esteri.it |language=en-GB}}</ref>


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Bilateral relations
Italian–Kosovan
Map indicating locations of Italy and Kosovo

Italy
Kosovo
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Italy, PristinaEmbassy of Kosovo, Rome
Envoy
Ambassador Antonello De RiuAmbassador Lendita Haxhitasim

Italy–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between the Italian Republic and the Republic of Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Italy recognised it on 21 February 2008. Italy has an embassy in Pristina since 15 May 2008. Kosovo will open an embassy in Rome. The two countries enjoy friendly relations.

Military

Italy participated in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which resulted in a UN administration of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Italy currently has 1,935 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force. Originally there was 5,000 Italian troops in KFOR. Carlo Cabigiosu was the 4th KFOR Commander from 16 October 2000 - 6 April 2001. Fabio Mini was the 7th KFOR Commander from 4 October 2002 - 3 October 2003. Giuseppe Valotto was the 10th KFOR Commander from 1 September 2005 - 1 September 2006. Also Giuseppe Emilio Gay is the current KFOR Commander since 29 August 2008.

Italy sent 600 Soldiers to serve as Peacekeepers in EULEX; an EU Police, Civilian and Law Mission in Kosovo.

Economic relations

Italy is the second largest trading partner of Kosovo, after Germany and its trade relationship has grown steadily over the last few years. The most important sectors of exchange include energy, textiles, and information technology, with the facilitation of the use of the Euro as a common currency that simplifies the transaction of trade.

Italy has evinced a great interest in investment in Kosovo because of the very good business climate and a very young workforce. All this makes Kosovo an interesting target for the Italian company with interest in the emerging markets.

Apart from trade, Italy has been an active player in the EULEX for the strengthening of Kosovo's legal institutions and governance structures. This illustrates Italy's greater commitment toward ensuring a full implementation of rule of law and democratic principles within the region.

Regional stability efforts

Italy is of primary importance in the stability perspective over the Western Balkans area, not only with its relations with Kosovo bilaterally. It has constantly favored the dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia because it perceived the need to settle the long-standing controversies for regional peace.

Italian diplomats have championed comprehensive agreements on sensitive issues such as minority rights, border disputes, and economic cooperation. Such a drive is in line with the Italian vision of an integrated Europe, where Western Balkan countries are potential EU members.

The Italian government uses military presence through NATO missions to combine diplomatic efforts for reconciliation and conflict prevention. This duality is a reflection of Italy's commitment to achieving enduring stability in the Balkans.

Support for Kosovo

Italy became one of the first EU states to recognize Kosovo as a state in 2008, reaffirming Italy's commitment to self-determination and sovereignty. Such an approach is included within Italy's wider foreign policy toward the Balkans, namely stability and democratic governance.

Italy's position has sent its bilateral relations with Kosovo to the top, easing cooperation in security, economic development, and infrastructure projects. This support has raised several diplomatic challenges, especially in the relations with EU countries like Spain, Greece, and Cyprus, which, fearing for their territorial integrity, have opposed Kosovo's independence declaration.

In spite of these tensions, Italy is continuing to walk the thin line of balancing its relations with Kosovo and the EU non-recognizers, at the same time pressing for a common European policy position.

Mediation role

Italy has been playing an active mediator role in disputes between Kosovo and Serbia. It calls for "full normalization" between Belgrade and Pristina to be able to overcome their outstanding issues and to advance along the road to EU membership.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has stressed that dialogue and compromise are the building blocks of peace in the Balkans. Italy's efforts have generally been well-received within the EU, though they occasionally create friction with member states more sympathetic to Serbia or cautious about Kosovo's statehood.

Impact on EU cohesion

The Italian support for Kosovo illustrates broader challenges within the EU when it comes to foreign policy cohesion, divergent views among the Member States being divided over the question of recognizing Kosovo.

Despite these difficulties, Italy actively promotes a cohesive EU strategy that supports both Kosovo's development and Serbia's European aspirations. Encouraging cooperation and addressing internal EU concerns, Italy is seeking to maintain its leadership role in fostering regional stability and integration.

This structured analysis reflects the many-faceted relationship between Italy and Kosovo, which has to balance economic cooperation, diplomatic initiatives, and regional stability efforts. Italy's commitment to Kosovo underlines its broader vision for a peaceful and integrated Europe.

See also

References

  1. "Consiglio dei Ministri n. 93 del 21 febbraio 2008" (in Italian). Italian Council of Ministers. 2008-02-21. Archived from the original on 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  2. "Kosovo, Italia riconosce indipendenza" (in Italian). La Stampa. 2008-02-21. Archived from the original on 2008-04-30. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  3. "Italy appoints Ambassador to Kosovo" newkosovareport.com 16 May 2008 Link accessed 15/05/08
  4. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
  5. "British troops arrive in Kosovo"ukpress.google.com 24 May 2008 Link accessed 24/05/08 Archived May 26, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Prime Minister Kurti: Italy, a friend and ally of Kosovo – Zyra e Kryeministrit". kryeministri.rks-gov.net. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  7. "Prime Minister Kurti: Italy, a friend and ally of Kosovo – Zyra e Kryeministrit". kryeministri.rks-gov.net. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  8. Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina". ambpristina.esteri.it. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  9. Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina". ambpristina.esteri.it. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  10. "Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  11. Rossi, Emanuele (2022-11-24). "How Italy aided (and aims to stabilise) the Kosovo-Serbia de-escalation". Decode39. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  12. Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "Italian Republic Day in Pristina, Ambassador De Riu: "Italy full supports Kosovo's Euro-Atlantic integration process"". ambpristina.esteri.it. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  13. "Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  14. "Italy Urges 'Full Normalization' Of Kosovo-Serbia Relations". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
  15. Internazionale, Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione. "Ambasciata d'Italia Pristina". ambpristina.esteri.it. Retrieved 2024-11-30.
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