Kosovo–Sweden relations

Kosovo–Sweden relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the Kingdom of Sweden. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Sweden recognised it on 4 March 2008.[1] Kosovo opened an embassy in Stockholm on 15 December 2009.[2] The Swedish Liaison Office in Pristina, which was later upgraded to embassy status, represents Sweden's interests in the Republic of Kosovo.[3] On 8 March 2008, the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt became the first foreign minister to officially visit Kosovo since it declared its independence.[4] The two countries enjoy very good and friendly relations.

Kosovo–Sweden
Map indicating locations of Kosovo and Sweden

Kosovo
Sweden
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Kosovo, StockholmEmbassy of Sweden, Pristina
Envoy
Ambassador Shkendije Geci-SherifiAmbassador Karin Hernmarck Ahliny
Kosovan embassy in Stockholm, Sweden.

Military

Sweden currently has 243 troops serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO led Kosovo Force.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Sweden recognises the Republic of Kosovo" (Press release). Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs. 2008-03-04. Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2008-03-04.
  2. Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Stockholm
  3. Liaison Office of Sweden in Pristina, Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
  4. Minister for Foreign Affairs Carl Bildt to visit Kosovo and Macedonia, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 6 March 2008.
  5. "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 21-07-09.


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