Ireland–Kosovo relations
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Irish–Kosovan relations are foreign relations between Ireland and the Kosovo[a]. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Ireland recognised it on 29 February 2008.[1]
Relations[]
On 20 May 2011 Ireland's ambassador to Budapest, Hungary John Deady submitted his credentials to Pristina, Kosovo.[2]
Refugees[]
In 1999, Ireland took 1,000 refugees. This number was criticised by the United Nations Human Rights Commissioner and former President of Ireland Mary Robinson who called it, the complacency and selfishness of the Irish for accepting only 1,000 refugees from Kosovo.[3]
Peacekeeping[]
Ireland has sent peacekeepers to Kosovo. It was the first time Ireland has commanded such a force in a NATO-led United Nations mandated peace support operation. In 2007, Irish Brigadier General , took over command one of the five multi-national task forces .[4] A ceremony was held in Kosovo at noon on 15 April 2010 to mark the end of Ireland's major involvement in the KFOR peace mission.[5]
See also[]
- Foreign relations of the Republic of Ireland
- Foreign relations of Kosovo
- Ireland–NATO relations
- Ireland–Yugoslavia relations
Notes and references[]
Notes:
| a. | ^ The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, it is formally recognised as an independent state by 97 UN member states (with another 15 recognising it at some point but then withdrawing recognition), while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. |
References:
- ^ "Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern TD Announces Ireland's recognition of the Republic of Kosovo" (Press release). Department of Foreign Affairs. 2008-02-29. Archived from the original on 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2008-02-29.
- ^ "Minister Hoxhaj welcomes the Irish Ambassador Deady". mfa-ks. 22 May 2011. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
- ^ "Mary Robinson criticises Ireland's intake of refugees". RTÉ News. 20 May 1999.
- ^ "Kitt visiting Irish peacekeepers in Kosovo". RTÉ News. 4 September 2007.
- ^ Ceremony to mark Irish involvement in Kosovo. RTÉ. 15 April 2010.
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1 The political status of Kosovo is disputed. Having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008, it is formally recognised as an independent state by 97 UN member states (with another 15 recognising it at some point but then withdrawing recognition), while Serbia continues to claim it as part of its own sovereign territory. | ||
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