Malaysia has decided to recognise the Republic of Kosovo

[Pejon09]

MALAYSIA RECOGNISES INDEPENDENCE OF KOSOVO

Bernama - 1 hour 23 minutes ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has decided to recognise the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign country, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Rais said with the decision, Malaysia would establish diplomatic ties with Kosovo at a suitable time.

"Malaysia's recognition of the independence of Kosovo will help meet the aspirations of the Kosovo people in wanting an independent country," he said in a statement here today.

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on Feb 17 2008, a move opposed strongly and declared illegal by Serbia.

52 countries including the United States, Britain, France, and many European countries have recognised the independence of Kosovo, a country of 2.1 million people.

Russia, historically a close of ally of Serbia, opposes Kosovo's independence, a move that completed the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia.

-- BERNAMA

SBB KAM ZUB HA

http://malaysia.news.yahoo.com/bnm/20081031/tts-malaysia-kosovo-bm-embargo-for-relea-993ba14.html

[Afro-European]

I thought Kosovo,as a muslim state,'d have a massive support from other muslim countries.Malaysia is only the second muslim state to recognize Kosovo's "independance".

[Pejon09]

I thought Kosovo,as a muslim state,'d have a massive support from other muslim countries.Malaysia is only the second muslim state to recognize Kosovo's "independance".

Actually its the 8th member of OIC. Asien countries are not in a hurry, it doesnt concern them as much as it does to EU.

[Afro-European]

Actually its the 8th member of OIC. Asien countries are not in a hurry, it doesnt concern them as much as it does to EU.
And the other members are?

[Pejon09]

And the other members are?

Afghanistan (February 18, 2008)
Albania (February 18, 2008)
Turkey (February 18, 2008)
Senegal (February 19, 2008)
Burkina Faso (April 24, 2008)
Sierra Leone (June 13, 2008)
United Arab Emirates (October 14, 2008)
Malaysia (October 31, 2008)

Next in line are
Saudi Arabia
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Qatar
Jordan
Kuwait

[ayanami_tard]

and our ambassador got expelled by serbian government

[Pejon09]

Malaysian ambassador expelled by Serbia following recognition of Kosovo

www.chinaview.cn (http://www.chinaview.cn/index.htm) http://imgs.xinhuanet.com/icon/2006english/2007korea/space.gif 2008-11-02 22:36:27

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia recognized the independence of Kosovo, while Serbia expelled Malaysia's ambassador to Serbia following Kuala Lumpur's move, local media reported on Sunday.
"Malaysia has decided to recognize the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state and will establish diplomatic relations at an appropriate time in the future," the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Saturday.
"Malaysia's recognition of the independence of Kosovo will helpmeet the aspirations of the Kosovo people in wanting an independent country," the statement said.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia earlier this year and the move was strongly opposed by Serbia, which declared it illegal.
Russia also opposed Kosovo's independence. After Malaysia decided to recognize the independence of Kosovo, Serbia reportedly gave Malaysian Ambassador Saw Ching Hong 48 hours to leave Serbia. This was in retaliation to Malaysian's recognition to Kosovo's independence, local newspaper The Star reported.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/02/content_10296485.htm

[Pejon09]

Diplomat: Egypt will recognize Kosovo soon

Sunday, 02 November 2008

The citizens of the Republic of Kosovo have no reason to worry why Egypt has not recognized Kosovo yet because the recognition will happen very soon. This was confirmed by the former deputy foreign minister of Egypt and close adviser to the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Abdullah el-Esha'al who is visiting Kosovo, attending a political, social and cultural seminar organized in Prishtina about relations between Kosovo and Egypt.

He added that he will convey a powerful message to Egypt about the new reality created in Kosovo and the amazing progress that has been achieved here so the recognition process will be expedited.

During his lecture, Abdullah el-Esha'al emphasized: "I want to assure all of you Kosovar citizens that recognition of Kosovo independence will assertively come from Egypt very soon, because we [Egypt] are keen to contribute to peace and stability to this part of the world, and now we are very well informed about your history and self-determination endeavors to build your independent state."

"Egypt is aware of the tragic history of Kosovo. Liberation and independence were two inevitable processes that fulfilled the aspirations of Kosovars to establish their sovereign state," said Abdullah el-Esha'al.

The seminar was organized by Beqir Ismaili, a prominent and influential Kosovar university professor who lives and works in Egypt for many years and a very well-acknowledged intellectual in the social and political circles of Egypt. He has published tens of books and hundreds of journalistic works in Arabic, explaining the tragic history of Kosovo and genocidal crimes of Serbia against Kosovar Albanian populace during the 20th century.

During the seminar, many social, cultural and political activities were organized exhibiting the Egyptian culture and the Kosovar Albanian diaspora achievements and contributions to Egyptian culture and society that has lived there for many centuries and decades.

Many other important Egyptian and Kosovar intellectuals attended and gave lectures during the seminar.

http://www.newkosovareport.com/200811021354/Politics/Diplomat-Egypt-will-recognize-Kosovo-soon.html