Nauru recognizes Kosovo

Government of the Pacific island nation of Nauru today has officially recognized Kosovo independence.

"Permanent Mission of the Republic of Nauru has the pleasure to notify the Government of Kosovo in regards to the Nauru Government decision to fully recognize Republic of Kosovo as an independent state. Moreover, the Government of Nauru accepts the proposal for the establishment of full diplomatic relations and a diplomatic mission, based on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," reads the note sent by the Nauru Permanent Mission at the United Nations to the Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu.

Sixty-six days after independence the Republic of Kosovo has been formally recognized by 38 UN member countries, which account for 70% of the global GDP and 20 of the world's 28 full democracies.

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Michelle said:

... Spain and Slovakia have reiterated their opposition to Kosovo’s secession on Tuesday. Thank you Spain and Slovakia Also A BIG Thanks to Russia, China, India, Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, the Vatican and the host of other countries whose numbers are growing daily that have refused to accept this illegal declaration, and who have chosen not to give this illegal declaration any legitimacy by going down the criminal path.

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