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| {{Infobox Bilateral relations|Kosovo–Pakistan|Kosovo|Pakistan|map=Kosovo_Pakistan_Locator.png|mission2=Embassy of Pakistan (Turkey), Ankara|mission1=Embassy of Kosovo (]), ]}} | |||
| '''Kosovo–Pakistan relations''' refer to the bilateral ties between the ] and the ]. Kosovo ] that is claimed by ] in its entirety as the Serbian province of ]. On 24 December 2012, Pakistan recognized Kosovo as an independent state, becoming the 98th state to do so. Simultaneously, Pakistan's ambassador to ] in ] was accredited to Kosovo. | |||
| ==Reaction before the recognition== | |||
| In February 2008, the ] released the following statement: "We understand and support the legitimate aspirations of the Kosovars and the need for peace in Kosovo and the region. ] is watching the developments in Kosovo carefully. We have noted the recognition extended by a number of important countries to the declaration of ] by the Kosovo Parliament and the statement made by the ] Secretary General expressing happiness over this development, and solidarity and support with the Kosovars. Our policy will be guided by these developments and the aspirations of the people of Kosovo. It remains our earnest desire that situation remains calm and peaceful in Kosovo and the region."<ref>, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, 2008-02-19</ref> | |||
| At a meeting on 28 January 2009 between the Kosovan Foreign Minister, ], and Mr. Shahbaz, Pakistan's Ambassador to Austria, the ambassador said that the people and ] support ] on its path. He said that Pakistan is conducting intensive talks with its neighbours and other members of the ] on the issue, and that it is just a matter of time before Pakistan makes the decision to recognise Kosovo or not.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/index.php?page=2,4,130|title=Recognition of Kosovo by Pakistan just a matter of time|date=2009-01-28|work=Ballina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723210020/http://www.mfa-ks.net/index.php?page=2,4,130|archive-date=2011-07-23|url-status=dead}}</ref> At a different meeting on 26 May 2009 between Hyseni and ], the representative of Pakistan to the UN, Mr. Haroon stated that "we definitively support your cause".<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mfa-ks.net/index.php?page=2,4,182|title=The Pakistan Government supports Kosovo’s cause|date=2009-05-29|work=Ballina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723210044/http://www.mfa-ks.net/index.php?page=2,4,182|archive-date=2011-07-23|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| In a 20 May 2010 conversation with the Turkish Prime Minister, ], Pakistani Prime Minister ] said that "Pakistan was keenly observing the current situation" in Kosovo, and that it would wait for the ]'s ] before making a decision.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103590&Itemid=2|title=Turkish leader telephones PM Gilani|date=2010-05-20|work=Associated Press of Pakistan|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318114450/http://www.app.com.pk/en_/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=103590&Itemid=2|archive-date=2012-03-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| In April 2011, a Pakistani Foreign Office official stated that "] is willing to ] the Republic of Kosovo, but the situation in Balochistan does not allow us to do so". He stated that Pakistan "is being pressed by several Muslim states and the ] to recognise the republic." In addition, the ], who had been supported by the United States in their freedom struggle against Serbian occupation, "are also eagerly awaiting recognition by Pakistan". The official said that "we are sorry we can't do so ". "Pakistan finds it impossible to translate its desire into a reality."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/146615/declaration-of-independence-pakistan-india-in-a-bind-over-kosovo-status/|title=Declaration of independence: Pakistan, India in a bind over Kosovo status|last=Butt|first=Qaiser|date=2011-04-10|work=The Express Tribune}}</ref> On 13 April 2011, Israr Hussain the Director for Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan stated that the issue of Kosovo's recognition by Pakistan will be discussed very soon and that it is a priority for the Government of Islamabad.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://english.albeu.com/albania-news/pakistan-will-recognize-kosovo/34268/|title=Pakistan will recognize Kosovo|date=2011-04-13|work=Albeu|access-date=2012-05-05|archive-date=2020-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622090610/http://english.albeu.com/albania-news/pakistan-will-recognize-kosovo/34268/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| == Recognition and aftermath == | |||
| On 13 December 2011, then Serbian Foreign Minister ] said, during a visit to Pakistan, that Pakistan supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of ] and does not support the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2011&mm=12&dd=13&nav_id=77773|title=FM: Pakistan supports Serbia on Kosovo|last=Tanjug|date=2011-12-13|work=B92|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140227174041/http://www.b92.net/eng/news/politics-article.php?yyyy=2011&mm=12&dd=13&nav_id=77773|archive-date=2014-02-27|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| However, on 21 December 2012, it was reported that Pakistan recognised Kosovo.<ref name="PakistaniRecognition">{{cite news|url=http://www.blic.rs/Vesti/Svet/359169/Pakistan-priznao-Kosovo|title=Pakistan recognises Kosovo|date=2012-12-21|work=Blic|access-date=2012-12-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121224010723/https://www.blic.rs/Vesti/Svet/359169/Pakistan-priznao-Kosovo|archive-date=2012-12-24}}</ref> On 24 December 2012 the ] announced their recognition of the Republic of Kosovo. Simultaneously, they established diplomatic relations with Pakistan's Ambassador to the ] in ], being accredited to the Republic of Kosovo as non-resident Ambassador.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mofa.gov.pk/mfa/pages/article.aspx?id=1429&type=1|title=Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo|date=2012-12-24|work=Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamabad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130102231400/http://www.mofa.gov.pk/mfa/pages/article.aspx?id=1429&type=1|archive-date=2013-01-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
| In late October 2013 during a meeting in ] between ] ] and ] ] it was agreed to boost economic trade between the two countries and avoid double taxation on goods. Each leader was invited and to one another's country for a state visit, and both leaders accepted the invitation. At the meeting ] also agreed to support Kosovo's membership in the ].<ref name="Kosovo President meets Sharif">{{cite news|url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1053285/kosovo-president-meets-sharif|title=Kosovo President meets Sharif|date=2013-10-31|work=Dawn|access-date=2013-11-01}}</ref> | |||
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| {{Foreign relations of Pakistan}} | |||
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Kosovo–Pakistan relations refer to the bilateral ties between the Republic of Kosovo and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Kosovo is a partially recognized state that is claimed by Serbia in its entirety as the Serbian province of Kosovo and Metohija. On 24 December 2012, Pakistan recognized Kosovo as an independent state, becoming the 98th state to do so. Simultaneously, Pakistan's ambassador to Turkey in Ankara was accredited to Kosovo.
Reaction before the recognition
In February 2008, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry released the following statement: "We understand and support the legitimate aspirations of the Kosovars and the need for peace in Kosovo and the region. Pakistan is watching the developments in Kosovo carefully. We have noted the recognition extended by a number of important countries to the declaration of independence by the Kosovo Parliament and the statement made by the OIC Secretary General expressing happiness over this development, and solidarity and support with the Kosovars. Our policy will be guided by these developments and the aspirations of the people of Kosovo. It remains our earnest desire that situation remains calm and peaceful in Kosovo and the region."
At a meeting on 28 January 2009 between the Kosovan Foreign Minister, Skënder Hyseni, and Mr. Shahbaz, Pakistan's Ambassador to Austria, the ambassador said that the people and Government of Pakistan support Kosovo on its path. He said that Pakistan is conducting intensive talks with its neighbours and other members of the OIC on the issue, and that it is just a matter of time before Pakistan makes the decision to recognise Kosovo or not. At a different meeting on 26 May 2009 between Hyseni and Hussain Haroon, the representative of Pakistan to the UN, Mr. Haroon stated that "we definitively support your cause".
In a 20 May 2010 conversation with the Turkish Prime Minister, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Pakistani Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani said that "Pakistan was keenly observing the current situation" in Kosovo, and that it would wait for the ICJ's opinion before making a decision.
In April 2011, a Pakistani Foreign Office official stated that "Islamabad is willing to recognise the Republic of Kosovo, but the situation in Balochistan does not allow us to do so". He stated that Pakistan "is being pressed by several Muslim states and the United States to recognise the republic." In addition, the Kosovan people, who had been supported by the United States in their freedom struggle against Serbian occupation, "are also eagerly awaiting recognition by Pakistan". The official said that "we are sorry we can't do so ". "Pakistan finds it impossible to translate its desire into a reality." On 13 April 2011, Israr Hussain the Director for Europe at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan stated that the issue of Kosovo's recognition by Pakistan will be discussed very soon and that it is a priority for the Government of Islamabad.
Recognition and aftermath
On 13 December 2011, then Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić said, during a visit to Pakistan, that Pakistan supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia and does not support the independence of Kosovo. However, on 21 December 2012, it was reported that Pakistan recognised Kosovo. On 24 December 2012 the Government of Pakistan announced their recognition of the Republic of Kosovo. Simultaneously, they established diplomatic relations with Pakistan's Ambassador to the Republic of Turkey in Ankara, being accredited to the Republic of Kosovo as non-resident Ambassador.
In late October 2013 during a meeting in London between Kosovan President Atifete Jahjaga and Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif it was agreed to boost economic trade between the two countries and avoid double taxation on goods. Each leader was invited and to one another's country for a state visit, and both leaders accepted the invitation. At the meeting Pakistan also agreed to support Kosovo's membership in the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation.
See also
References
- Declaration of Independence by Kosovo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, 2008-02-19
- "Recognition of Kosovo by Pakistan just a matter of time". Ballina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo. 2009-01-28. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
- "The Pakistan Government supports Kosovo's cause". Ballina - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Republic of Kosovo. 2009-05-29. Archived from the original on 2011-07-23.
- "Turkish leader telephones PM Gilani". Associated Press of Pakistan. 2010-05-20. Archived from the original on 2012-03-18.
- Butt, Qaiser (2011-04-10). "Declaration of independence: Pakistan, India in a bind over Kosovo status". The Express Tribune.
- "Pakistan will recognize Kosovo". Albeu. 2011-04-13. Archived from the original on 2020-06-22. Retrieved 2012-05-05.
- Tanjug (2011-12-13). "FM: Pakistan supports Serbia on Kosovo". B92. Archived from the original on 2014-02-27.
- "Pakistan recognises Kosovo". Blic. 2012-12-21. Archived from the original on 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- "Recognition of the Republic of Kosovo". Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamabad. 2012-12-24. Archived from the original on 2013-01-02.
- "Kosovo President meets Sharif". Dawn. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
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