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State State's reaction (or recognition/denial of recognition) Notes/Organisation memebership
 Bosnia and Herzegovina  Done On 27 August 2008, former Bosnian ambassador in Turkey
Kosovan passports, where he summarized to-date Bosnian position on Kosovo: "As in many other matters, Bosnia and Herzegovina is deeply divided over Kosovo's independence. The parliament of the "Republika Srpska" entity, which covers 49 percent of the country's territory, adopted a special resolution denouncing Kosovo's independence and wide demonstrations have been organized there in protest. Keeping in mind that Serb leaders of that entity have threatened to secede from Bosnia and Herzegovina and join Serbia as compensation for losing Kosovo, Bosnian Presidency Chairman Haris Silajdžić said simply that his country is 'unlikely to recognize Kosovo's independence any time soon due to strong objections from its own Serb community.'"[1]

The Foreign Minister Sven Alkalaj informed the public on 2 August 2008 that by law Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot accept Kosovan passports, until the Bosnian presidency makes such a determination.[2]

 People's Republic of China People's Republic of China has yet to come up with a final position regarding the independence of Kosovo. The Chinese Foreign Minister has made a statement stressing that the PRC "expresses grave concern" over Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence. The Minister's remarks go on to add that "The resolution of the Kosovo issue bears on peace and stability of the Balkan region, the fundamental norms governing international relations as well as the authority and role of the UN Security Council. China always believes that a plan acceptable to both Serbia and Kosovo through negotiations is the best way to resolve this issue", that "the unilateral move taken by Kosovo will lead to a series of consequences. China is deeply worried about its severe and negative impact on peace and stability of the Balkan region and the goal of establishing a multi-ethnic society in Kosovo", stressing that "China calls upon Serbia and Kosovo to continue negotiations for a proper resolution within the framework of the international law and work together to safeguard peace and stability of the Balkan region", and adding that "the international community should create favorable conditions for that".
Ekaterinburg in Russia. The host minister, Sergey Lavrov read a statement purportedy reflecting their joint position, phrased in language not used by India or China elsewhere before or since: "In our statement, we recorded our fundamental position that the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo contradicts 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][6][7][8]
 United Nations permanent member of the UNSC
 Cuba  Done Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has not issued an official statement regarding the independence of Kosovo.[9] [10] [11]

On 29 February 2008, writing in his personal "Reflections of Fidel" column, which is published in the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Cuba,

The United Kingdom, both of which experience separatist movements of their own. Referring to Kosovo "independence" (in quotes), Castro made no identifiable statement concerning Cuba possibly witholding its recognition of Kosovo, or granting it.[12]
 Greece  Done The day after the declaration, Greece stated that it would make a decision whether to recognize or not independent Kosovo after examining the issue in depth and that its decision would come as a result of close cooperation with European and neighboring countries, bearing in mind Serbia's role in mantaining regional stability.[13]

On 7 July 2008, according to New Kosova Report, President Karolos Papoulias said that his "country is doing positive small and diligent steps in the direction towards recognising Kosovo independence."[14] According to Tanjug, on the other hand he pointed out that UN Security Council Resolution 1244 was still in force and questioned whether "the important principle of territorial integrity [could] be ignored". He also stated that both the U.S. and Russia had an interest in the Balkans, adding that “Europe has made big mistakes in the Balkans.”[15]

On 29 August 2008, following the crisis in the Caucasus, an MFA spokesman replied in passing during a press briefing that Greece did not recognize Kosovo and will not recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia because "the basic principle of respect for the territorial integrity and independence of states" is of "long-standing importance to, and is a fundamental constant of, the Greek foreign policy of all Greek governments."[16] Subsequent official statements issued by the Greek Foreign Minister in August and September 2008 about Greece's engagement in EULEX said that Greece has interest in the betterment of the living conditions in Kosovo, especially that of minorities.[17]

From 22 September 2008 on, Kosovan passport holders can be issued visas in Pristina and there seems to be an agreement about the opening of a Kosovan liaison office in Athens.[18]

European Union EU member state
NATO member state
 India India has yet to come up with a final position regarding the independence of Kosovo. Official communique of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is cautious and ambiguous: "We have taken note of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by Kosovo. There are several legal issues involved in this Declaration. We are studying the evolving situation." "It has been India's consistent position that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be fully respected by all states. We have believed that the Kosovo issue should have been resolved through peaceful means and through consultation and dialogue between the concerned parties."[19] On the other hand, statements ascribed by the Serbian media over the months to the Indian Ambassador in Serbia Ajay Swarupby are pro-Serbia:
  • "India's position on Kosovo has been and still is consistent, and that is that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country must be fully respected by all other countries."
  • 19 June 2008: "Kosovo can set a very dangerous precedent for similar cases around the world".[20]

  • 31 July 2008: "India abides by the principles of international law and does not recognise Kosovo's secession".[21]

On

Ekaterinburg in Russia. The host minister, Sergey Lavrov read a statement purportedy reflecting their joint position, phrased in language not used by India or China elsewhere before or since: "In our statement, we recorded our fundamental position that the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo contradicts 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][6][7][8]
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 Slovakia  Done On the day of the declaration, Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued this statetment on its website: "Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic takes note of the Kosovo unilateral declaration of independence. For the time being Slovakia does not consider recognising Kosovo on the basis of this declaration. Slovakia has always been in favour of the final settlement of the Kosovo status based upon an agreement with the decisive role of the UN Security Council in accordance with the UN-approved principles of the Contact Group. As agreed by the international community prolonging of the status quo was not a solution, either. Slovakia will closely follow the development of the situation in Kosovo and the region as well as the steps of the international community. Only after evaluating the situation Slovakia will decide on its further steps.At the same time, Slovakia will support all activities of the UN, European Union, NATO OSCE and Council of Europe regarding Kosovo, primarily by the means of Slovak participation at NATO (KFOR) and the EU (EULEX) missions based on the UN Security Council Resolution 1244 (1999).
Kosovan passports, and will consider its bearers to be illegally in Slovakia, even if they are in a possession of a valid Schengen visa.[23][24]
 Ukraine  Done Ukraine has not decided to recognize or to not recognize as of
16 April 2008, Office of mass media relations of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Secretariat issued the following statement on the Government Portal official website: "Ukraine will decide on its position concerning independence of Kosovo after corresponding assessment by international institutions." Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko announced during a joint briefing with PACE President Lluís Maria de Puig in Strasbourg in the framework of the visit to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
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Yulia Tymoshenko stressed that Ukraine’s lies in the neighbrohood of several countries facing territorial problems. “That’s why before taking any decision, Ukraine wishes to know whether Kosovo is already a norm, a common practice or a unique event the world should react on.” Yulia Tymoshenko noted that currently Ukraine is holding multilateral diplomatic consultations, with the aim of establishing how Kosovo independence is perceived, which will allow it to determine its stand in this issue.[28]

References

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  2. ^ "Bosnia to refuse Kosovo passports". www.B92.net (Serbia). 2008-08-02. Retrieved 2008-09-22 langauge=English. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ "China 'deeply concerned' over Kosovo independence: govt". AFP. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
  4. ^ "Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Jianchao's Remarks on Kosovo's Unilateral Declaration of Independence". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2008-07-18.
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  9. ^ Cuba MFA (English version)
  10. ^ Cua MFA (in Spanish)
  11. ^ DiplomacyMonitor.com: all diplomatic traffic re:/from:/about: Cuba
  12. ^ "Reflections of Fidel: I hope I never have reason to be ashamed" (in English and originally in Spanish). Granma Internacional, archived on a website of Radio Rebelde. 2008-02-29. Retrieved 2008-09-22.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  13. ^ "Statements of FM Ms. Bakoyannis following the EU General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC, Brussels)". Greece in the World. Athens: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. 2008--2-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "Greece President hints at recognition of Kosovo" newkosovareport.com, 2008-07-07, link accessed 2008-09-20.
  15. ^ "Europe's made big mistakes in Balkans" b92.net 4 July 2008 Link accessed 07/07/08
  16. ^ "Briefing of diplomatic correspondents by Foreign Ministry spokesman Mr. G. Koumoutsakos". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. 29 August 2008. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  17. ^ "Official Website, Statements and News" (in English, French, and Greek). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece. 2008-08-29. Retrieved 2008-09-20.
  18. ^ "Kosovo's Balkan neighbhoors edge closer to recognition". New Kosova Report (Sweden). 2008-09-20. Retrieved 2008-09-23.
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  28. Kiev
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