New Kosova Report

Portugal recognizes independent Kosovo

Tuesday, 07 October 2008

Portugal recognizes Kosovo

The government of Portugal has recognized the independent Republic of Kosovo, report Kosovo's public television RTK and the Portuguese media.

"It is in the interests of the state of Portugal to proceed today to the official recognition of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign country. We are convinced that now independence of Kosovo is irreversible," Portuguese Foreign Minister Luis Amado told the Foreign Committee of the Portuguese Parliament.

According to the RTK report, Portuguese authorities will soon contact their Kosovo counterparts.

Portugal becomes the 22 European Union and 48 overall to recognize Kosovo. EU countries still to recognize are Cyprus, Slovakia, Spain, Greece and Romania.

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obergruppenfuehrer said:

	... Am German and wished all Europe became one country. "EU" including Russia
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altin said:

	... thanks to all of them for supporting the projects of stabilizating europe and keeping it as one.
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Nexhat Domi said:

	... Thanks Portugal!
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lagavulin said:

	... Muito Obrigado Portugal y boa sorte Kosova:D:D:D Rrnoft Kosova e Shqipetaret. Peace!
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James Croft said:

	... Thanks Portugal you have made a awesome decision to help the Kosovar people to form a new and peaceful country !!!
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sarah franco said:

	... it was a matter of justice but still I am happy that my country is finally recognizing Kosova many others will soon! best regards from Portugal for the warm people from Kosova
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