Kosovo–Norway relations

Kosovo–Norway relations are foreign relations between the Republic of Kosovo and the Kingdom of Norway. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Norway recognised it on 28 March 2008.[1] Norway has an embassy in Pristina, while Kosovo has hinted that it will include Norway in the second wave of embassy openings.

Kosovan–Norwegian
Map indicating locations of Kosovo and Norway

Kosovo

Norway
Diplomatic mission
Embassy of Kosovo, OsloEmbassy of Norway, Pristina
Envoy
Ambassador Nita LuciAmbassador Jens Erik Grøndahl

Military

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Norway currently[when?] has 8 soldiers serving in Kosovo as peacekeepers in the NATO-led Kosovo Force.[2] Thorstein Skiaker was the 5th KFOR Commander from 6 April 2001 - 3 October 2001.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Norway recognises Kosovo as an independent state". 28 March 2008. Retrieved 28 March 2008.
  2. ^ "Kosovo Force (KFOR)" www.nato.int Link accessed 9 July 2009