Kenya Recognizes Kosovo, Sparking Controversy in International Relations
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia condemns Kenya's decision as a violation of international law
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia has issued a statement criticizing Kenya's recent decision to recognize Kosovo as the 118th state to do so, claiming it constitutes a gross violation of international law and undermines efforts aimed at constructive dialogue and regional stability.
According to the Serbian Ministry, this action represents a significant breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244, which unequivocally guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.
The announcement comes in a year marking the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, which the Serbian authorities allege Kenya has disregarded.
The Ministry stated that this decision also sets a troubling precedent in the historically friendly relations between Serbia and Kenya, which have been built over decades on mutual respect and cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement.
Furthermore, the ministry highlighted that Kenya's reference to the International Court of Justice's 2010 ruling, which concluded that the adoption of the declaration of independence by Kosovo in 2008 did not violate international law, was unfounded.
In response to this 'unacceptable and hostile act,' the Ministry declared that Serbia will undertake all necessary diplomatic and political measures.
The statement also noted that over the past eight years, 28 countries have withdrawn or suspended their recognition of Kosovo, while only two nations have recently decided to recognize its independence.
The Ministry emphasized that the majority of the international community stands with Serbia in matters of law and justice.
In a separate announcement, the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, confirmed that Kenya has officially recognized Kosovo and expressed gratitude toward President William Ruto for this decision, which she described as a recognition of the historical sacrifices made by the people of Kosovo in their struggle for freedom and justice.
The recognition was marked with an official document signed by the Kenyan president, further solidifying Kenya's position in the ongoing international discourse regarding Kosovo's sovereignty.
According to the Serbian Ministry, this action represents a significant breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244, which unequivocally guarantees the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia.
The announcement comes in a year marking the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the UN Charter, which the Serbian authorities allege Kenya has disregarded.
The Ministry stated that this decision also sets a troubling precedent in the historically friendly relations between Serbia and Kenya, which have been built over decades on mutual respect and cooperation within the Non-Aligned Movement.
Furthermore, the ministry highlighted that Kenya's reference to the International Court of Justice's 2010 ruling, which concluded that the adoption of the declaration of independence by Kosovo in 2008 did not violate international law, was unfounded.
In response to this 'unacceptable and hostile act,' the Ministry declared that Serbia will undertake all necessary diplomatic and political measures.
The statement also noted that over the past eight years, 28 countries have withdrawn or suspended their recognition of Kosovo, while only two nations have recently decided to recognize its independence.
The Ministry emphasized that the majority of the international community stands with Serbia in matters of law and justice.
In a separate announcement, the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, confirmed that Kenya has officially recognized Kosovo and expressed gratitude toward President William Ruto for this decision, which she described as a recognition of the historical sacrifices made by the people of Kosovo in their struggle for freedom and justice.
The recognition was marked with an official document signed by the Kenyan president, further solidifying Kenya's position in the ongoing international discourse regarding Kosovo's sovereignty.
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