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Kosovan–Turkish relations
Map indicating locations of Kosovo and Turkey

Kosovo

Turkey

Kosovan–Turkish relations are foreign relations between Kosovo and Turkey. When Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, Turkey became one of the first countries to announce officially about recognition of sovereign Kosovo. Turkey turned its coordination office in Pristina into an embassy after a cabinet decision to open a mission in Kosovo. The decision comes in accordance with the reciprocity principle common in diplomatic relations, when Kosovo announced that it was planning to open one of its first foreign missions in Ankara. The population of Kosovars living in Turkey is said to be much more than those living in Kosovo. Kosovo is the home country of Mehmet Akif Ersoy, writer of the Turkish National Anthem, and many others. There are 20,000 Turks living in Kosovo. Also Turkish is one of the official regional languages of Kosovo.

Turkey's Ambassador to Serbia, Suha Omar, has said that the upcoming decision by the International Court of Justice on the legality of Kosovo's declaration of independence will be significant for every country and that if the court rules in favor of Serbia then "those that have recognized independence of Kosovo, could re-evaluate their position."

Military

Turkey participated in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which resulted in a UN administration of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Turkey currently has 540 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.

See also

References

  1. Turkey to open embassy in Kosovo
  2. A baby brother to Turkey, Kosovo born in Europe
  3. Kosovo in figures 2005
  4. "Turkey hints at Kosovo de-recognition". Serbianna. 2009-03-19. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  5. "Turkish Air Force". Hvkk.tsk.tr. Archived from the original on 2009-05-13. Retrieved 2009-03-24. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09

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