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Kosovan–British relations

Kosovo	United Kingdom

Kosovan–British relations are foreign relations between Kosovo and the United Kingdom. When Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008, the United Kingdom became one of the first countries to announce officially about recognition of sovereign Kosovo on 18 February 2008. The United Kingdom has had an embassy in Pristina since 5 March 2008. Kosovo has an embassy in London since 1 October 2008.

Military

The United Kingdom participated in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which resulted in a UN administration of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. The United Kingdom currently has 84 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force. Originally there was 19,000 British troops in KFOR. Mike Jackson was the first KFOR Commander from 12 June, 1999 - 8 October, 1999.

On 25 April 2008, the UK announced that it will to send a battle-group based on 2 Rifles, a light infantry battalion of about 600 soldiers, to help maintain public order to serve as Peacekeepers in EULEX, an EU Police, Civilian and Law Mission in Kosovo.

See also

• Foreign relations of Kosovo
• Foreign relations of the United Kingdom

References

1. "UK to recognise independent Kosovo - PM". United Kingdom Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
2. Nicholas Kulish and C. J. Chivers (2008-02-19). "Kosovo Is Recognized but Rebuked by Others". Retrieved 2008-05-09. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
3. "British Embassy in Pristina, Kosovo". Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Retrieved 2008-05-09.
4. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
5. "New mission for British troops in Kosovo" guardian.co.uk 25 April Link Added 25 April 2008

External links

• British Foreign and Commonwealth Office article about relations with Kosovo

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