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Italian–Kosovan relations are foreign relations between Italy and 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.
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.
See also
References
- ""Consiglio dei Ministri n. 93 del 21 febbraio 2008"" (in Italian). Italian Council of Ministers. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ""Kosovo, Italia riconosce indipendenza"" (in Italian). La Stampa. 2008-02-21. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- "Italy appoints Ambassador to Kosovo" newkosovareport.com 16 May 2008 Link accessed 15/05/08
- "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09
- "British troops arrive in Kosovo"ukpress.google.com 24 May 2008 Link accessed 24/05/08
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