India's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
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Assembly of Kosovo.[1] All 11 representatives of the Serb minority boycotted the proceedings.[2] International reaction was mixed, and the world community continues to be divided on the issue of the international recognition of Kosovo
. India's reaction to the 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence is one of non-recognition.
Reaction
On 18 February 2008, in response to questions on developments regarding Kosovo, an official spokesperson of the
Resolution 1244. Russia, India and China encourage Belgrade and Pristina to resume talks within the framework of international law and hope they reach an agreement on all problems of that Serbian territory".[5] On 31 July 2008, Swarup stated that "India abides by the principles of international law and does not recognize Kosovo's secession".[6]
In January 2009, Swarup stated that "India will support Serbia on the issue of protection of her sovereignty in all international forums".[7]
According to
Kashmir independence made non-recognition of Kosovo's independence as India's default position.[8]
In September 2021, the president of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani, once again urged the Indian government to recognize the "Sovereign territory of Kosovo".[9]
On november 2022 Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affarirs of India stated thet India's position on Kosovo has not changed, in respons to reports on the opening of the India-Kosovo Commercial Economic Office in New Delhi.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Kosovo MPs proclaim independence, BBC, 2008-02-17
- ^ Transkript: Nga Seanca Plenare e Jashtëzakonshme Solemne e Kuvendit Të Kosovës Me Rastin e Shpalljes Së Pavarësisë, Të Mbajtur Më 17 Shkurt 2008 Archived 2008-10-28 at the Wayback Machine, Republic of Kosovo Assembly, 2008-02-17 (in Albanian)
- ^ In response to questions on developments regarding Kosovo, Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, 2008-02-18 Archived April 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Ambassador: India's Kosovo stand consistent Archived June 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, B92, 2008-03-31
- ^ Russia, India, China urge resumption of Kosovo talks, Xinhua, 2008-05-15
- ^ India to back Serbian UN GA bid Archived 2012-10-26 at the Wayback Machine, B92, 2008-07-31
- ^ Ambassador: India continues to back Serbia Archived 2009-01-30 at the Wayback Machine, B92, 2009-01-24
- ^ Sivaramakrishnan, Arvind (2011-04-04). "Kashmir issue clouds Indian view of Kosovo". The Hindu. Retrieved 2022-09-06.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Kosovo is not Kashmir, recognise us, President Vjosa Osmani urges India". WION. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
- ^ "India's position on Kosovo is well known and there is no change in it, says MEA spokesperson". All India Radio. 25 Nov 2022. Retrieved 8 Mar 2024.