Belgium–Kosovo relations

Belgium–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations of the Kingdom of Belgium and the Republic of Kosovo. Kosovo has an embassy in Brussels[1] and Belgium has a Liaison Office in Pristina.[2]

Belgium–Kosovo
Map indicating locations of Belgium and Kosovo

Belgium
Kosovo
Diplomatic mission
Liaison Office of Belgium, PristinaEmbassy of Kosovo, Brussels
Envoy
Jean-Louis ServaisAmbassador Bernard Nikaj

Belgium was one of the first countries to recognise Kosovo's independence on 24 February 2008.[3] As a European Union (EU) founder and member, Belgium supports Kosovo in its euro-integration path.[4]

Military

Belgium participated in the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia, which resulted in a UN administration of Kosovo and then to eventual independence. Belgium currently has 205 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Embassy of Kosovo in Brussels". ambasada-ks.net.
  2. "MFA Belgium". 2008-03-05.
  3. "België erkent Kosovo" (in Dutch). Algemeen Dagblad. 2008-02-25.
  4. "Belgium supports Kosovo in its journey towards the European Integration". mei-ks.net.
  5. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09


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